Sand Gnats Buzz 'Dads for 3-1 Win
Published on May 10, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
SAVANNAH, GA - The Savannah Sand Gnats edged the Hickory Crawdads, 3-1, before 776 fans at Historic Grayson Stadium on Tuesday night.
Savannah (14-17) got out to a quick start again, striking for the game's first run in the bottom of the first against RHP Roman Mendez (L, 4-1). CF Darrell Ceciliani worked a leadoff walk and moved to second on a single by 2B Wilfredo Tovar. After a double steal advanced both runners, a grounder to second from 3B Aderlin Rodriguez enabled Ceciliani to score and put the Sand Gnats up, 1-0.
The Crawdads (19-12) came right back to tie the game in the top of the second against RHP Greg Peavey (W, 2-1). RF Josh Richmond led off with a double to right field. 3B Christian Villanueva then bounced a grounder to second that Tovar failed to field cleanly, enabling runners to reach the corners with no outs. One out later, 1B Jhonny Gomez pushed a sacrifice bunt down the first base line to bring in Richmond and tie it at 1-1.
The Sand Gnats, though, moved right back in front with a two-out rally in the bottom of the third. Rodriguez worked a two-out walk to keep the inning going and join Ceciliani on base, before SS Robbie Shields drove both runners in with a double to lift Savannah ahead, 3-1.
RHP Colby Killian and RHP Joe Van Meter combined to deal the final three frames in scoreless fashion for the 'Dads, but the Savannah bullpen matched them, with LHP Josh Edgin (S, 5) pitching a scoreless ninth to nail down the 3-1 win for the Sand Gnats.
Crawdads Clippings:
The Crawdads take on Sand Gnats in Savannah on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. Catch all the action live on The Big Dawg 92.1FM and Hickorycrawdads.com, and tune in 15 minutes before First Pitch for Crawdads Countdown!
Hickory will return home to start a seven-game homestand on Friday, May 13 against the Augusta GreenJackets at 7 p.m. Don't miss a special appearance by Breakin' BBoy McCoy, presented by The Big Dawg 92.1FM, as he entertains fans of all ages during the game!
It will also be Friday the 13th and Halloween Night, with all fans wearing a Halloween costume receiving a FREE ticket to the game!
Get Tickets:
Individual tickets, corporate partnerships, group outings and ticket plans for the 2011 season are available right now at the Crawdads Front Office or by calling (828) 322-3000. You can even purchase and print your tickets from the comfort of your home on Hickorycrawdads.com!
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