Savannah Completes Sweep with 2-0 Win

July 26, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release

Savannah starter Angel Cuan allowed one bunt single through six innings, and Savannah broke through with two runs in the sixth and defeated the Lexington Legends 2-0 Monday in Savannah. With the win, the Sand Gnats completed a sweep of the four-game series.

Legends starter Ruben Alaniz matched Cuan through the first five innings. He allowed only one hit, a fourth-inning single by Rafael Fernandez, until the sixth. With one out in the sixth, Luis Nieves drew a walk, and Alaniz struck out Darrell Ceciliani, Alonzo Harris tripled to left center field, scoring Nieves with the game's first run. Fernandez followed with a single to score Harris.

Cuan (9-1) struck out nine batters and did give up a walk. Adam Kolarek allowed three hits over the final three innings to pick up his fourth save.

Alaniz (5-9) was the losing pitcher. The Legends are off Wednesday, and will open an eight-game homestand Thursday night against Rome. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Attendance 1, 163

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