Hickory Crawdads 4 Savannah Sand Gnats 1

Game two of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Hickory Crawdads was played in front of 1,793 fans Friday evening at Grayson Stadium. Hickory won the game 4-1 to even the series at 1-1.
In the 4th inning, Hickory scored the first run of the game when catcher Jorge Alfaro doubled and scored on a single by rfNomar Mazara. Hickory scored three runs in the 6th inning.
Savannah scored their lone run in the 8th inning. rfEudy Piña was hit by a pitch and went to second when catcher Jeff Glenn walked. A single by 3bBrian Harrison scored Piña.
Savannah starting pitcher, Steven Matz, (Lost, 4-5), pitched 5 innings, allowed 1 run on 6 hits, 0BB, and struck out 9.
Tyler Vanderheiden, allowed 3 runs on 3 hits, 1BB, and 0 K's.
Hunter Carnevale was effective, pitched 3 shutout innings, did not allow a hit and struck out 4.
Game three of the series starts at 6:05 pm Saturday at Grayson Stadium.