Rome Braves 6 Savannah Sand Gnats 2

Game three of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Rome Braves was played in front of 2,309 fans Saturday at Grayson Stadium.
It was a solid outing for Rome starter, Lucas Sims, allowed only one hit in his 6 innings pitched and he gave up 2 runs. Rome won 6-2.
Savannah scored both runs in the 1st inning. 2bChad Zurcher walked and went to third on a single by Brandon Nimmo. A throwing error by the shortstop allowed Zurcher to  score. 1bCole Frenzel hit a sac fly to right field to score Nimmo. The only other hit in the game by Savannah, was a single by Frenzel in the 9th inning.
Rome scored a run in the  2nd inning. In the 6th inning, 3bRonald Luna doubled and scored on a double by cfKyle Wren. A sac fly to center scored Wren. Rome scored three runs in the 9th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Steven Matz, pitched 8 innings, allowed 3 runs( 2 earned),  on 4 hits, and struck out 5. Wanel Mesa, pitched the 9th inning for Savannah, gave up 3 runs, walked 3, allowed 2 hits, and struck out 1.
The final game of  the four game series starts at 2:05 pm Sunday at Grayson Stadium.

Savannah Sand Gnats 3 Rome Braves 0

Game two of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Rome Braves was played in front of  2,224 fans Friday at Grayson Stadium. Both teams had 5 hits and Savannah won 3-0.
Fans saw a. great pitching duel between both starters: Mauricio Cabrera for Rome, pitched 7 shutout innings, allowed 2 hits and struck out 8 and walked 1.. Matt Koch for Savannaah , pitched 7 1/3 shutout innings, allowed 4 hits, struck out 5, and did not walk a batter.
Savannah scored 3 runs in the 8th inning. 3bJeff Reynolds singled and pinch runner Eudy Pinna advanced to second on a sac bunt by cAlbert Cordero. ssPhillip Evans singled. 2bChad Zurcher drove in the first run with a single. A run scored on a cfBrandon Nimmo RBI ground out. Zurcher scored on a wild pitch.
Sand Gnat reliever, Paul Sewald , who won his first game and is now (1-1),pitched 1 2/3 shutout innings, allowed 1 hit, and struck out 2.
Game three of the series starts at 6:05 pm Saturday at Grayson  Stadium.

Savannah Sand Gnats 10 Rome Braves 3

Game one of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Rome Braves was played in front of 3,393 fans Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium. Savannah out hit Rome 16-7 and won the game 10-3.
Savannah scored their first run in the 3rd inning. 1bNelfi Zapata doubled and scored on a single by cAlbert Cordero.
Rome scored their first run in the 6th inning.Savannah scored 5 runs in their 6th inning.
Savannah scored 3 runs in the 7th inning and 1 run in the 8th inning.
The Braves scored their final 2 runs in the 7th inning.
For the Sand Gnats, Zapata went 3-for-5with 2 RBI's and 3 runs scored. 3bCole Frenzel was 3-for-5 with 2RBI's and a run scored. Getting 2 hits each: 2bChad Zurcher, dhStefan Sabol, cAlbert Cordero, and ssPhillip Evans.
Savannah starting pitcher, Logan Taylor, left the game with an apparent injury after 1 2/3 innings.
Pitching the most innings for the game, Julian Hilario, pitched 3 1/3 shutout innings and allowed 2 hits. Winning his 4th game with no losses, Tyler Vanderheiden, pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowed 3 runs on 2hits, 3BB, and struck out 1. Hunter Carnevale pitched 1 1/3 innings, struck out 1 and gave up 1 hit. Beck Wheeler pitched 1 inning allowed 1 hit and struck out 1.
Game two starts at 7:05pm Friday at Grayson Stadium.

Savannah Sand Gnats 8 Greenville Drive 0

The final game of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Greenville Drive was played in front of  1,692 fans Sunday afternoon at Grayson Stadium. Savannah shut out Greenville and won 8-0 and swept the series. It was a tremendous series for Jayce Boyd  who went 11 for 13 with 2 home runs, 1 triple, 6 walks and now is hitting .361.
Savannah scored in the 4th inning when rfGreg Pron doubled to score 2 runs. It was the first hit for the Sand Gnats.
In the 7th inning, ssChad Zurcher and cfBrandon Nimmo both singled. A single by 1bJayce Boyd drove in a run. A fieldérs choice ground out scored a run.  RfEudy Piña hit a home run over the left field fence to score 2 runs. It was the 7th home run of the season for Piña.
Savannah scored 2 runs in the 8th. A single by cKevin Plawecki drove in a run .Boyd  singled and was on third when he scored on a wild pitch.
Savannah starter, Gabriel Ynoa( Won, 8-2), pitched 5 shutout innings, gave iup 3 hits,0BB, and struck out 6.
Reliever, Marco Camarena, pitched 3 innings, allowed 2 hits, and struck out 1.
Hunter Carnevale, faced three batters in the 9th  and struck out 2.

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.