Strider Steals Show, Jackets Win 7-2
May 19, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
North Augusta, SC - Spencer Strider walked off the mound and tipped his hat to the crowd in the 4th inning after a memorable SRP Park debut on Wednesday night. The GreenJackets beat the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros) by a final score of 7-3. Drew Campbell led the way with three hits and three RBI.
Strider could not be touched through 3.2 innings. He finished the night with 10 strikeouts and didn't allow a run.
The right-hander got some help from his leadoff man. Campbell was activated off the injured list earlier in the day, and in his return to the lineup started the game with a solo home run to make it 1-0.
The Augusta offense left five on-base in the first three innings, but in the 4th, Braulio Vasquez reached on an error. A throwing error on a pickoff attempt allowed Vasquez to advance all the way to 3rd base. Then a wild pitch scored him to give Augusta a 2-0 lead.
Fayetteville scratched one across in the 6th when Nerio Rodriguez singled, but the Jackets had a response in the bottom of the inning. Vasquez reached base with two outs, and Cade Bunnell doubled to make it 3-1. Cam Shepherd then reached on a fielding error and Bunnell raced around to score, extending the lead to 4-1.
In the 7th, with men on 2nd and 3rd, Fayetteville came close to tying it up, but with one out, a shallow fly ball to center was caught by Bunnell. Yeuris Ramirez tried to tag from 3rd base and was caught at the plate to end the threat.
In the 8th, Fayetteville threatened again but just scored once on a groundout to make it 4-2. The Jackets scored three times in the home-half. Bunnell delivered his 2nd RBI of the night with a single, and then it was Campbell bringing home a pair on a double to make it 7-2.
Fayetteville added a run in the 9th on a solo home run from Shay Whitcomb, but Zach Daniels struckout facing Kenny Wells with the bases loaded to end the game.
The win went to Miguel Pena who made his Jackets debut and allowed just one run over two innings.
NOTES:
* Willie Carter extended his on-base streak to 11 games.
* Drew Campbell finished 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, R
* Cade Bunnell goes 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI
Thursday, May 20th at 7:05 P.M. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
Thirsty Thursday, presented by KICKS99, BOB FM, Garden City Social and Mr. Tattoo is back!
* Gates Open 6:00pm
* The weekly promotion features $1 PBR and Natural Light and other discounted beers from 6:00PM-8:00PM.
Friday, May 21st, at 7:05 p.m. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
* Gates Open 6:00pm
* Braves BUZZFest - Red Out
* Happy Gilmore Night as we honor the 25th anniversary of the fan favorite film
* McGavin's Food Stand pizza special as a part of Feature Friday
* Hole-in-One Contest at Auggie's Acres, presented by Children's Hospital of Georgia where fans can putt for a chance to win prizes while benefiting CHOG!
* "Feature Friday," highlights one beer at the Keg Stand from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, May 22nd, at 6:05 p.m. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
* Gates open at 4:30 for the White Claw Pre-game Concert.
* $2 Off White Claw from 4:30 until first pitch
* It's the first BOOMing Fireworks Extravaganza in 629 days presented by Premier Networx & Kicks99
* Prom Night - Dust off your best prom attire and head out to SRP Park to relive the glory days!
* Anthony and London Thuan State Farm Family Saturday
Sunday, May 23rd at 2:05 p.m. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
* Gates Open 1:00pm
* Sunday FUNday presented thanks to Shout 94.7 - Enjoy kid-friendly themes and activities during the game!
* Scavenger Hunt Day - No need to look further Scavenger Hunt Day will have you on the hunt for clues around SRP Park throughout the game
* It's the first Jr. Jackets Kids Club game of 2021 presented by Best Office Products, Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, Pediatric Partners & Tum-E Yummies. It's FREE to join and members 12 & younger will receive free admission this game - not a member register today: https://www.milb.com/augusta/community/jr-jackets-activities
* New for 2021 on Sunday's, the Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ Sunday Savings Meal Deal will offer fans 12 and under discounted Meal offerings to Sunday games.
To learn more or purchase tickets to this homestand visit: https://www.milb.com/augusta/tickets/promotions
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