After 7 innings, Gastonia led 2-1. Sending 9 players to the plate in the 8 the inning, Savannah scored 5 runs and won the game 6-2.
The Grizzlies scored a run in the 4th inning. Harris Yett,1b(Charlotte) walked, went to second on a throwing error by the catcher and scored on a single by catcher Thomas Yoder(Belmont-Abbey. Gastonia scored their second run in the 5th inning. Lawson McArthur,rf(NCState) walked, stole second and scored on a throwing error by the pitcher.
Savannah scored a run in the 7 the inning. Bryce Fisher,lf(Oklahoma State) singled, advanced to third on a single by catcher Brandon Purcell(Georgia College) and would score on a fielders choice.
The Bananas scored 5 runs on 5 hits in the 8th inning highlited by a triple by Fischer driving in 2 runs. Two runs scored on a single by Jake Howard,3b(North Georgia). A run scored on a pass ball.
Fisher went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI's and 2 runs scored.
It was an outstanding pitching performance by Savannah starter, Kenneth LaPierre,W,4-1(San Diego State) pitching 8 solid innings allowed 2 runs(both unearned) on 2 hits, 3K's, and 3BB. Reliever Hunter Phillips(Georgia Southern University) pitched the 9th inning, allowed 1 hit and struck out 1 batter.
The next Savannah home game at Grayson Stadium is Monday, July 24th against the Lexington County Blowfish starting at 7:05pm. This game is sold out.
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