Savannah Sand Gnats 6 Charleston RiverDogs 0

Game one of the three game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Charleston RiverDogs was played in front of 2,904 fans Monday evening at Grayson Stadium. Savannah scored a run in the third inning to take a 1-0 lead and scored 5 runs in the 8th inning to win the game 6-0.
In the 3rd inning, three singles by ssDiamas Ponce, 2bJorge Rivero, and cfBrandon Nimmo loaded the bases. A ground ball double play scored Ponce
The Sand Gnats rallied in the 8th inning with 6 hits to score 5 runs. Nimmo hit a two run home run over the right field fence, his 2nd of the season. Three runs were scored on RBI singles by rfEudy Pina, lfGreg  Pron, and catcher, Albert Cordero.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Luis Cessa, was masterful, striking out 12 batters in 8 shutout innings, allowed 4hits and did not walk a batter. With the win, Cessa is now 7-3 with an ERA of 3.12. Pitching the 9th inning, Paul Sewald, allowed a single, walked 1, and struck out the side.
Game two of the series starts at 7;05 pm Tuesday evening at Grayson Stadium.