Grayson Stadium

Grayson Stadium
Historic Grayson Stadium

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Savannah Sand Gnats 2 Hickory Crawdads 0


The third game of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Hickory Crawdads was played in front of 1,187 fans Wednesday evening at grayson Stadium. Once again dominant pitching by Savannah shutout Hickory on 5 hits to win the game 2-0 and lead the series, 3-0.

Savannah scored their first run in the 5th inning. lfRaferal Fernandez led off with a single, advanced to third, and scored on a sac fly to center field by dhAlbert Cordero.

Gnats scored their final run in the 8th inning.ssRobbie Shields tripled and scored on a single off the right field wall by Raferal Fernandez.

Savannah had 9 hits for the game. 3bAderline Rodriguez was 2-for-4. cBlake Forsythe was 2-for-2. rfCory Vaughn was 1-for-2. Albert Cordero was 1-for-1 with a RBI. Raferal Fernandez was 2-for-4 with a RBI.

Starting Sand Gnat pitcher Taylor Whitenton pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowed 4 hits, 2BB and struck out 5. Gabriel Zavala(W,1-3) pitched 2 1/3 innings, walked 2 and struck out 1. Luis Rojas gave up 1 hit in the 8th. Closer Josh Edgin earned his 6th save of the season pitching the 9th inning.


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