Augusta Greenjackets 6 Savanna Sand Gnats 1

The final game of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Augusta Greenjackets was played in front of 1,456 fans Sunday afternoon at Grayson Stadium. Augusta avoided the sweep and won 6-1.
Augusta scored in the first inning. Catcher Trevor Brown, singled and moved to second on a single by 3bMitch Delfino. A sac fly sent Brown to third. Brown scored on a double steal.
Savannah tied the score at 1-1 in the first inning when lead off hitter, Jorge Rivero  doubled, moved to third on a ground out and scored on a sac fly by lfMaikis De La Cruz.
Augusta scored three runs in the 3rd inning, one run in the 6th inning and 1 run in the 8th inning.
For the game, Savannah had 4 hits. Getting 2 doubles, Jorge Rivero, was 2-for-4. 1bBrian Harrison, who was transferred to Savannah from St. Lucie Sunday, doubled in the 4th inning.
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Julian Hilario, (lost, 5-4), pitched 4 innings allowed  4 runs on 6  hits 1BB and no strike outs. Sand Gnats used 5 pitchers in relief, each pitching 1 inning. Tyler Vanderheiden was impressive pitching a 1-2-3 5th inning, Hunter Carnevale pitched a   1-2-3  7th inning,  and Beck Wheeler was sharp in the 9th inning, striking out 2 of the 3 batters he faced.