Savannah Sand Gnats 7 Greenville Drive 2

Game three of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Greenville Drive was played in front of  3,098 fans Saturday at Grayson Stadium. Sand Gnats won 7-2 and will try to sweep the four game  series Sunday.
Savannah got off to a fast start scoring 4 runs in the first. 2bChad Zurcher led off with a single and went to third on a double by cfBrandon Nimmo. 1bJayce Boyd singled to score the first run. A double by rfMaiki De La Cruz scored 2 runs. 3bCole Frenzel singled to score the 4th run.
Greenville scored  a run in the 2nd inning and a run in the 3rd inning.
Sand Gnats scored 2 runs in the 6th on a double by lfGreg Pron.
In the 8th inning for Savannah, Boyd led off the inning with his 6th home run of the season,  a line drive over the left field fence. Boyd was 3-for4, scored 3 runs and is now hitting 356.
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Luis Cessa, pitched 7 innings allowed 2 runs on 6 hits, walked 1, and struck out 8. Submarine style specialist, Tyler Vanderheiden, pitched the last two innings, allowed 1 hit, walked 1, and struck out 3.
The final game of this series starts Sunday at 2:05 pm at Grayson Stadium.

Savannah Sand Gnats 2 Greenville Drive 1

Game two of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Greenville Drive was played in front of 3,017  fans Friday evening at Grayson Stadium. It was an exciting game with Savannah winning 2-1 in twelve innings. With the win and a loss by the  Charleston RiverDogs, Savannah wins the first half Southern Division Championship.
Savannah scored a run in the 2nd inning when leading off, rfMaiki De La Cruz doubled and scored on a single by lfStefon Sabol.
Greenville tied the game at 1-1 in the 8th inning. 2bMookie Betts singled, advanced to third on a double by ssJose Vinicio, and scored on a ground out.
In the 12th inning for Savannah, 2bJeff Reynolds and ssPhillip Evans singled. DhEudy Piña walked to load the bases. On a 3-2 count, cfBrandon Nimmo filed out to center field to score Reynolds with the winning run.
Savannah starter, Steven Matz, pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings, allowing 2hits, 2BB, and struck out 10.
Julian Hilario pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowed 1 hit, 2BB, and struck out 3.
Pul Sewald pitched 3 innings, gave up 1 run on 2 hits, 1BB, and struck out 3.
Brett Mitchell (Won, 3-2), pitched the final 2 innings, gave up 2 hits and struck out 3.
Game three of the series starts at 6:05 pm Saturday at Grayson Stadium.

Savannah Sand Gnats 9 Greenville Drive 4

The first game of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Greenville Drive was played in front of  2,471 fans Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium. Savannah bats were hot as the team had 13 hits with 5 players with 2 or more hits. The Sand Gnats won 9-4.
Sand Gnats got off to a fast start scoring in the first inning. Lead off batter, rfEudy Piña, doubled, went to third on a ground out, and scored on a sac fly. Piña was busy on the bases scoring 4 runs.
Leading off the third inning, ssPhillip Evans, singled followed by a walk to Piña. 1bJayce Boyd hit a line drive for a home run over the left field fence to make the score 4-0. Boyd responded well hitting in the clean up spot, going 4-for-4 and was a double shy of hitting for the cycle.
Savannah scored 1 run in the 5th inning, 1run in the 7th inning and 3 runs in the 8th inning.
Greenville scored 3 runs in the 6th inning.cJayson Hernandez and ss Dreily
 Guerrero singled  and both scored on a triple by lfKevin Heller. A wild pitch allowed Heller to score. Greenville added their final run in the 8th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Jake Kuebler,(Won, 2-2), pitched 5 shutout innings, allowed 2 hits, no BB, and struck out 2. Reliever Marco Camarena pitched 1 inning, allowed 3 runs on 3 hits.
Hunter Carnevale pitched 1 inning and struck out 1.
Pitching the final 2 innings, Beck Wheeler, earned his 6th save, allowed 1 run on 1 hit, 2BB, and struck out 3.
Game two of the series will be played Friday evening at 7:05 pm at Grayson Stadium.

Savannah Sand Gnats 9 Ashville Tourists 2

The final game of the three game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Ashville Tourists was played in front of  1,498 fans Wednesday evening at Grayson Stadium. Savannah out hit Ashville 9-8 and won 9-2 to take 2 of 3 games from Ashville.
Sand Gnats scored two runs in the third inning without a hit.
Ashville scored 2 runs in the 4th inning on 2singles and 2doubles.
In the 4th inning, Savannah scored 4 runs. dhEudy Piña led off with a triple and scored on a single by 3bCole Frenzel. A fielders choice and a single by ssPhillip Evans loaded the bases. A triple by rfMaikiDe La Cruz plated 3 runs.
Savannah scored 3 runs in the 7th inning. cKevin Plawecki and lfStefan Sabol both singled and both scored on a double by Frenzel. A sac fly by ssPhillip Evans scored Frenzel
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Matt Koch(won, 5-2), had excellant control striking out 11 in 6 innings of work. He did not walk a batter, allowed 2 runs on 7 hits. Reliever, Julian Hilaio pitched 2 innings allowing 1 hit and struck out 1. Tyler Vanderheiden, side arm specialist, pitched in the 9th and recorded 3 ground outs.
The hitting star for Savannah was Frenzel who was3-for-5 with 2 runs scored and 3RBI's.
Savannah starts a four game series with the Greenville Drive starting Thursday evening at 7:05 pm at Grayson Stadium.

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Gnats split double header with Tourists

A double header between the Savannh Sand Gnats and the Ashville Tourists was played in front of  1,875 fans Tuesday afternoon at Grayson Stadium.
Both games went extra innings with Ashville winning the first game 4-3 in 8 innings and Savannah winning the nightcap 1-0 in 11innings.
With the score at 0-0 in the 11th inning in the second game,  Savannah had the bases loaded  with 2outs and cfBrandon Ninno at the plate. Nimmo fouled off it seemed like 10 pitches before drawing a walk to score the winning run. Ashville starter Matt Fleming, was brilliant allowing only 2 hits shutting out Savannah for 7 2/3 innings 1BB, and striking out 6. Savannh starter Logan Taylor,  was effective pitching 6 shutout innings, allowed 4 hits, 3 BB, and struck out 6. Reliever Paul Sewald allowed 1hit in 3 innings and struck out 4. Brett Mitchel(won, 2-2) gave up 1 hit in 2 innings and struck out 2.
In the first game, Savannah scored two runs in the first inning. Maiki De La Cruz singled, went to second on a balk, and advanced to third on a single by cKevin Plawecki. A wild pitch scored De La Cruz. lfStefon Sabol tripled to score Plawecki. Savannah scored their third run in the 2nd inning without a hit. cJeff Glenn walked and would score on a balk.
Ashville scored three runs in the 6th inning. 1bDerek Jones hit a solo home run over the right field fence. ssRosell Herrera doubled( he was 4-4), and scored on a single by cfFrancisco Sosa. dh Matt Argyropolous singled to score Sosa.
The winning run for Ashville was scored in the 8th inning. Sosa walked, stole second and scored from second on a wild pitch.
The final game of the series starts at 7:05 pm Wednesday evening at Grayson  Stadium.

Lexington Legends 4 Savannah Sand Gnats 0

Game two of the three game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Lexington Legends was played in front of 988 fans Wednesday evening at Grayson Stadium. Lexington pitching shut out the Sand Gnats and they won 4-0.
The Legends scored their first run in the 3rd inning when 2bKenny Diekroeger singled, stole second and scored on a single by ssRaul Mondesi.
Leading off the 6th inning for Lexington, 1bMark Donato doubled followed by a single by dhFred Ford. Both runners scored on a double by 3bMichael Antonio.
The final Lexington run was scored in the 7th inning when cfBubba Starling singled driving in lfTerrance Gore who singled and advanced to second on a fielding error.
For Savannah, rfMaiki De La Cruz was 2-for-4. cKevin Plawecki and dhEudy Piña each hit doubles.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Robert Gsellman(Lost, 2-3), pitched 6 innings, allowed 3 runs on 9 hits, struck out 6 and walked 1. Tyler Vanderheiden pitched 2 innings, allowed 1run on 2 hits and struck out 2. Beck Wheeler allowed 1hit pitching the 9th inning.
The final game of the series starts at 7:05 pm Thursday at Grayson Stadium.

Savannah Sand Gnats 9 Lexington Legends 2

Game one of the three game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Lexington Legends was played in front of 836 fans Tuesday evening at Grayson Stadium. Savannah had a big second inning scoring 6 run and won the game 9-2.
Lexington scored their two runs in the first. lfEthan Chapman led off the game with a single and advanced to second on a fielding error bycfBrandon Nimmo, and scored on a triple by ssRaul Mondesi. A ground out scored Mondesi.
In the second inning, Savannah took advantage of three walks, 5 hits, to score 6 runs.
A single by Brandon Nimmo in the 6th drove in a run to give Savannah a 7-2 lead.
Sand Gnats scored  2 runs in the 7th inning. lfStefan Sabol hit a home run over the left field fence, his 5th of the year. 2bYucary De La Cruz singled driving in rfEudy Piña to make the score 9-2.
Savannah starter, Logan Taylor, pitched 3 2/3 innings, allowed 2 runs, 2hits, struck out 5 and walked 1.
Relievers Marco Camarena(won, 2-0), Julian Hilario, Paul Sewald, and Hunter Carnevale combined to  shutout Lexington the rest of the game and allowed 3 hits and struck out 5.
Sand Gnats with multiple hits. Yucary De La Cruz was 3-for-4 with 1RBI and 2runs scored. 3bJeff Reynolds was 2-for-4 with 1run scored and 2RBI's. Piña was 2-for-3 with 2runs scored. Nimmo was 2-for-3 with 2RBI's.
Game two of the series will be played Wednesday at 7:05 pm at Grayson Stadium.