Augusta 9, Savannah 1

The final game of the three game series between the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Augusta Greenjackets was played in front of 2,319 fans Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium. Augusta avoided being swept in the series and won, 9-1. It was a big second inning for Augusta. Two batters were hit and a throwing error and five hits allowed seven runs to score. Augusta added two more runs in the 4th inning.

Savannah scored their run in the 3rd inning. Catcher Jeff Glenn led off with a walk and Chad Zurcher singled. Glenn scored on a double by Maikis De La Cruz.

A rough outing for Savannah starter. Matt Koch (5-4) who pitched 1.2 innings, and allowed seven runs overall but only three earned on six hits. Julian Hilario pitched 2.1 innings and allowed two runs on one hit with three BB, and struck out a pair. Estarlin Morel gave up three hits and struck out one in four scoreless innings of relief. Transferred from Brooklyn to Savannah on 7/11/13, lefty Shawn Teufel allowed 3 singles in the ninth inning, but did not allow a run.

Savannah plays the Greenville Drive Friday at 7:05 pm at Grayson Stadium.

Key Stats

Maikis De La Cruz: 1-for-3, 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 RBI

Dimas Ponce: 1-for-3, 1 2B

Matthew Koch: 1.2 IP, 6 H, 0 BB, 7 R, 3 ER, 0 K

Julian Hilario: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 3 BB, 2 ER, 2 K

Estarlin Morel: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 1 K

Shawn Teufel: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K