Veloz sends Tourists packing in ninth
Published on July 26, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Savannah Sand Gnats News Release
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Greg Veloz ripped a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to score Michael Parker with the winning run as the Sand Gnats earned a 4-3 triumph over the Tourists on Saturday night.
Nick Giarraputo began the ninth with a single to right off Craig Baker. Parker entered as a pinch runner and took second when Baker threw past first on a pick-off attempt. Carlos Guzman walked before Joaquin Rodriguez was hit by a pitch to load the bases.
Veloz, who is now hitting .400 in July, capped his 3-for-5 night with the game-winning hit, Savannah's fifth walk-off win of the season.
Juan Lagares gave the Gnats a lead in the first, knocking in Casey Craig with a base hit.
Darren Clark led of the second with a double to right off Asheville starter Cory Riordan. Giarraputo followed with a single to left that rolled beneath the glove of Kevin Clark, allowing Clark to score.
The Tourists (21-14, 67-38) made the most of three hits to score three runs through the fifth to take a 3-2 lead.
Nick Abel (3-1) threw 2.0 scoreless innings for the win, allowing just 1 hit. Starter Mark Cohoon went 4.0 innings in his Sand Gnat debut, allowing 2 runs on just 2 hits.
Veloz and Giarraputo led the charge with three hits apiece while Craig, Clark and Sean McCraw each added two hits.
The series continues at 2 p.m. on The BIG CW Kids Sunday. LHP Julio Polanco (1-1, 4.24) takes the ball for Savannah while RHP Robinson Fabian (2-2, 5.15) starts for Asheville. Kids can run the bases and receive player autographs after the game courtesy of CW 13 and BIG 98.3. For tickets and more information call 912.351.9150 or visit www.sandgnats.com.
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