Grayson Stadium

Grayson Stadium
Historic Grayson Stadium

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Gnats shut out Drive 1-0


The final game of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Greenville Drive was played in front of 3,033 fans Monday evening at Grayson Stadium. Stellar Savannah pitching shutout the Drive and allowed only 2 hits for the game. The first place Gnats won three out of four games from the Drive.

Savannah scored in the 5th inning when cAlbert Cordero led off the inning with a double to centerfield. 1bJoe Bonfe bunt single followed by a throwing error by the third baseman, allowed Cordero to score from second base.

For the Game, Savannah had 6 hits. rfCory Vaughn was 2-for-3 and leads the team in hitting at .331. 1bJoe Bonfe was 2-for-3. Cordero was 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored. 2bRobbie Shields was 0-4 and ended his hitting streak at 12 consecutive games.

Savannah starting pitcher, Chase Huchingson,(W, 2-2) pitched 5 shutout innings, allowed only 2 hits, walked 3, and struck out 7. Three relievers did not allow a run or hit. Erik Goeddel(3 innings), Gabriel Zavala (1/3 inning), Hamiliton Bennett(2/3 inning). Bennett earned his first save of the year.

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