Savannah won both games 5-2 and 8-0.
In game one, Hickory scored a run in the 2nd inning. Catcher Kellin Deglan walked followed by a single by Travis Demeritte,2b. Ronald Guzman1b singled to score Deglan. Hickory added their final run in the 5th inning.
Savannah scored 5 runs in the 4th inning. Victor Cruzado,rf singled and went to second on a single by Patrick Biondi,lf. While Biondi was stealing second base, a throwing error by the catcher allowed Cruzado to score. Jonathan Johnson,2b walked. A sac bunt by Yeixon Ruiz,ss drove in Biondi. Champ Stuart,cf walked. A ground out scored Johnson. Matt Oberste,dh drove in two runs with a single.
Savannah starting pitcher, Ricky Knapp, pitched 5.1 innings, allowed 2 runs on 6 hits, walked 3 and struck out 6. With the win he improved to (5-6). Reliever Akeel Morris earned his 11th save, pitched 1.2 innings, allowed no runs, and no hits, 1BB and struck out 1.
In the second game, Savannah starter, Robert Gsellman pitched a complete game, 7 inning shutout, allowed 6 hits, 1 BB, and 5 strikeouts. He lowered his ERA to 2.45 and improved his record to 9-5
In the 2nd inning, Savannah scored 4 runs. Cruzado walked and went to third when Jon Leroux,dh reached on a fielding error by the right fielded. Jorge Rivero,2b walked to load the bases. A double by catcher Colton Plaia scored three runs. Plaia scored on a single by Ruiz. The Sand Gnats scored 3 runs in the 4th inning and added their final run in the 5th inning.
Leading hitter for Savannah Saturday, Ruiz was 3-for-7with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI's.
Game four of the series starts at 2:05 pm Sunday at Grayson Stadium.
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