Savannah Sand Gnats 8 Augusta Greenjackets 1

Game one of the three game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Augusta Greenjackets was played in front of 1,297 fans Tuesday evening  at Grayson Stadium. Savannah won 8-1.
The Sand Gnats bats were hot as every player had at least 1 hit and lfMaikis De La Cruz had 3 hits.
Savannah scored 3 runs in the first inning. Back to back walks to 2bChad Zurcher and cfBrandon Nimmo, followed by a hit by Maikis De La Cruz loaded the bases. A run scored when 1bCole Frenzel walked. A sac fly to left by rfEudy Piña scored the second run. A bunt single by 3bJeff Reynolds scored the third run.
In the third inning, Piña led off with a home run over the left field fence, his 9th of the year, to give Savannah a 4-0 lead.
Sand Gnats scored a run in the 4th inning, a run in the 6th inning, and 2 runs in the 8th inning.
Augusta scored their run in the 8th inning. 2bTrevor Brown doubled, moved to third on a single by ssMatt Duffy, and scored when catcher Ben Turner hit into a  double play.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Gabriel Ynoa, (Won, 10-3), pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings. Gave up 6 hits, 1 BB, and struck out 5.
Estarlin Morel retired the only batter he faced in 1/3 inning pitched.
Tyler Vanderheiden pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowed 1 run on 3 hits and 2BB.
Closer Beck Wheeler pitched 1 1/3 inning, striking out two and earned his 8th save of the season.
Game two of the series will start at 7:05pm Wednesday at Grayson Stadium.