Wally Murphy - Savannah 4 Kannapolis 2

The final game of the four game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Kannapolis Intimidators was played in front of 2,014 fans Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium. Both teams scored a run in the second inning and Savannah rallied to score 3 runs in the 8th inning. Kannapolis added a run in their 9th inning, but fell short as the Sand Gnats won 4-2 and won 3 games out of 4 games played.
Savannah scored their run in the 2nd when Greg Pron singled, stole second, and advanced to third on a wild pitch. A single by Charlie Thurber scored Pron.
In the 8th inning, Cam Maron and Dustin Lawley received walks and both runners advanced on a sac bunt by Greg Pron. An intentional walk was given to Cole Frenzel. A single by Matt Reynolds scored 2 runs and a sac fly by Thurber scored a run.

Savannah starting pitcher Alex Panteliodis was outstanding, pitching 7 innings, allowed 1 run on 3 hits, 1BB, and struck out 9. Pitching the 8th inning, Randy Fontanez, allowed 1 hit, no runs and won the game to improve his record to (2-4). Closer T. J. Chism allowed 1 run on 1 hit, and struck out 1. Chism earned his 16 save of the season.j

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