Savannah 8 Augusta 1

The second game of the three game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Augusta Green Jackets was played in front of 2,181 fans Friday evening at Grayson Stadium. With the 8-1 win, Savannah remains in first place leading 3.5 games over the Greenville Drive. The Sand Gnats used torrid hitting(11 hits) and stellar pitching to win the game.

Augusta led 1-0 going into the bottom of the 4th inning, when Savannah scored 3 runs. Back to back walks to ssRobbie Shields and rfCory Vaughn and a single by 3bAderline Rodriquez scored a run. A sac fly by cBlake Forsythe scored a run. 1bJoe Bonfe doubled to drive in a run. In the 6th inning, Savannah added 5 more runs on 5 hits.

Leading hitters for Savannah. Shields was 2-for- 4 with 2RBI's, a run scored, and a stolen base. lfRaferal Fernandez was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Rodriquez went 2-for-5 with a RBI and 2 runs scored. dhAlbert Cordero was 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI. Forsythe was 1-for-3 with 3 RBI's and a run scored.

With the win, starting Sand Gnat pitcher Greg Peavey improved his record to 6-2. Peavey pitched 6 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and struck out 6. Adam Kolarek pitched 2 shutout innings, gave up 2 hits, walked 1 and struck out 1. Gabriel Zavala pitched the 9th inning walked 1 and struck out 1.