Savannah Sand Gnats 5 Augusta Greenjackets 0

The second game of the playoffs between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Augusta Greenjackets was played in front of 2,297  fans Friday evening at Grayson Stadium.
Savannah won 5-0 to swep the best- of - three Southern Division Championship Series two games to none.
Steven Matz was masterful for Savannah, shutting out Augusta for 7 innings, gave up only 1 hit, 0 BB, and struck out 8.
Savannah scored their first run in the 3rd inning.rfEudy Piña tripled and scored when dhMaikis De La Cruz hit into a fielders choice.
In the 4th inning, 3bJeff Reynolds doubled. ssPhillip Evans walked. Piña was hit by a pitch to load the bases. A triple by cfBrandon Nimmo plated three runs.
The final run for Savannah was scored in the 7th inning. Piña singled and scored on a triple by dhMaikis De La Cruz.
Savannah relievers were equally impressive. Paul Sewald pitched the 8th inning, allowed 1 hit and struck out 1. Beck Wheeler pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning and struck out 2.
The Sand Gnats advance to play the winner of the Northern Division Champion to determine the SAL Championship-the first game will be played Monday at the winner of the Northern Division Champion.

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