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Savannah Ends Losing Streak With Shutout Over Augusta

By Former Writers

August 29, 2014 No comments

Robert Gsellman

The final game of the three game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Augusta GreenJackets was played Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium.

Savannah ended their seven game loosing streak with a 3-0 win over Augusta.

Sand Gnats scored their first run in the 5th inning. Catcher Jeff Glenn doubled and scored on a throwing error by the pitcher on a sac bunt.

Leading off the 6th inning for Savannah, Victor Cruzado doubled and reached third on a fielding error by the shortstop. A sac fly by Glenn scored Cruzado.

The final run scored by Savannah was in the 7th inning. Patrick Biondi walked and went to second on a ground out. Biondi stole third base and scored on a double by Champ Stuart.

A solid pitching performance by Savannah starter, Robert Gsellman,(W,10-6)  pitched five shutout innings, gave up four hits, walked two and struck out four. Brett Mitchell struck out three in 2.0 innings pitched. Paul Paez struck out one batter in 1.0 innings pitched.

Pitching the 9th inning, Akeel Morris, walked one and struck out one to earn his 16 save of the season.

The announced attendance was 2,654.

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