Savannah 8, Greenville 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 two home runs, one triple, six walks and now is hitting .361.

Savannah scored in the 4th inning when Greg Pron doubled to score 2 runs. It was the first hit for the Sand Gnats. In the 7th inning, Chad Zurcher and Brandon Nimmo both singled. A single by Jayce Boyd drove in a run. A fieldérs choice ground out scored a run. Eudy 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 Kevin Plawecki drove in a run .Boyd  singled and was on third when he scored on a wild pitch.

Savannah starter Gabriel Ynoa picked up his eighth win of the season after his masterful work over five innings. He allowed just three hits and struck out six. He was likely pulled early so he can pitch in the All-Star game.

Key Stats

Eudy Pina: 2-for-3, 1 HR, 1 BB, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB

Greg Pron: 2-for-3, 1 2B, 1 BB, 2 RBI

Brandon Nimmo: 2-for-4, 1 BB, 2 R

Jayce Boyd: 2-for-2, 3 BB, 1 RBI, 2 R

Gabriel Ynoa: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 6 K

Marcos Camarena: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K

Hunter Carnevale: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K