Power pull plug on Sand Gnats
Published on July 7, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The visiting West Virginia Power (13-5) used a three-run first inning to catapult themselves to a 5-2 victory over Savannah on Monday night at Historic Grayson Stadium. R.J. Seidel (6-4) was efficient over 7.0 innings, allowing just two runs on 5 hits for West Virginia.
Sand Gnats starter Josh Stinson (2-5) ran into trouble early in the first as he allowed a leadoff double to Lee Haydel. Stinson hit Eric Farris to put two on for Eric Fryer, who singled to right to score Haydel. After a groundout and another hit batsmen, Steffan Wilson singled in both Farris and Fryer to make it 3-0, Power.
Savannah (7-11) would cut the lead to three in the fourth when Greg Veloz and Casey Craig used back-to-back singles to start the frame. With Juan Lagares at the plate, Power catcher Anderson de la Rosa tried to pick off Craig at first but the throw went into right field. Veloz and Craig each moved up 90 feet. Juan Lagares hit a sacrifice fly to center to score Veloz.
West Virginia added one more in the sixth while the Gnats tacked on one more in the seventh. Stinson lasted just 4.2 innings, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits with 5 strikeouts. Junior Guerra made his first relief appearance with Savannah, throwing 2.1 innings and allowing 1 run on 1 hit. Steve Cheney pitched the final two frames without allowing a hit.
Veloz led the Gnats with two hits; he was 2-for-2 with a run scored and two walks. With the hits, the 20-year-old extended his team-best hitting streak to 13 games.
The series continues tomorrow when Scott Moviel (8-7, 4.82) toes the rubber for the Sand Gnats. It's a Twofer Tuesday with two-for-one beer prices on 16oz. Budweiser products courtesy of Budweiser and 103.1 The Drive. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150.
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