Ricky Knapp started the game for Savannah and earned the win.

Game two of the series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Greenville Drive was played Friday evening at Grayson Stadium.

Savannah bats were hot, as they banged out 15  hits and won 16-4.

It was a quick start for Savannah as they scored in the first inning. Shortstop Yeixon Ruiz led off with a double. Walks to Matt Oberste and Victor Cruzado would load the bases. Designated Hitter Jon Leroux would then hit a grand slam off the left field foul pole for a 4-0 lead. It is his 2nd home run this season.

In the 2nd inning, Savannah sent nine batters to the plate and scored five runs highlighted by a 3-run home run over the left field fence by Cruzado, his 6th this year.

The Sand Gnats sent nine players to the plate in the 4th inning and scored four runs.

Savannah added three runs in the 5th inning on a 2-run home run over the left field fence by second basemen Jorge Rivero (his 3rd) and catcher Jeff Glenn doubled to score a run.

Greenville scored three runs in the 6th inning and added a run in the 8th inning on a solo home run over the left field fence by Cole Sturgeon— his 3rd of the season.

Savannah pitching:

The announced attendance was 2,494.

Game three of the series starts at 6:05pm Saturday at Grayson Stadium.

(Photo credit: Photo by Fred Devyatkin)