Gastonia Grizzlies 8 Savannah Bananas 4

The Savannah Bananas(17-6)played the Gastonia Grizzlies(9-14) Friday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd of 4,299.
Gastonia banged out 11 hits and won the game 8-4.
Savannah scored a run in  the 3rd inning. Connor Hamilton,DH(West Virginia) walked, went to second on a wild pitch, advanced to third on a single by Jake Howard,2b(North Georgia) Hamiliton and scored on a throwing error.
In the 5th inning, catcher Jake Sullivan doubled and would score on a sac fly.
The Grizzlies scored their first run in the 6th inning. Catcher Conner  Durden(USC-Aiken) doubled and  went to third on a single by Jacob Rolly,1b(Belmont Abbey). A sac  fly scored Durden.
Gastonia scored 3 runs in the 7th inning. Two infield hits and a walk loaded the bases. The first run scored on a ground out and 2 runs scored on a double by Rolly. The Grizzlies added 3 runs in the 8th inning and 1 run in the 9th inning.
Savannah scored 2 runs  in their 7th inning. Howard doubled, went to third on a throwing error and scored on a wild pitch. A double by Clay Dungan,as(Indiana State) drove in the final run of the night for the Bananas.

Savannah had 9 hits for the game. Dungan was 2-for-4 with 1RBI and a run scored. Hamilton was 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored. Case Marlowe,CF(West Georgia) was 2-for-4.
Starting Savannah pitcher Zach Brockman(Liberty) pitcher 6 innings, allowed 1 run on 4 hits, 2BB, and had 7 strike outs. It was an impressive outing for Brockman making his first  start of the season.
The next Savannah home game  is July 3rd against the Holly Springs Salamanders at Grayson Stadium.

                                                               Connor Hamilton

Macon Bacon 5 Savannah Bananas 4

The Savannah Bananas(17-4) played the Macon Bacon10-11) Wednesday at 12:00 noon at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,046).
The Bacon eddged the Bananas 5-4,
Macon got off to a quick start scoring 4 runs in the first inning highlited by a 2 run home run by Brandon Michie,1b(Mercer), his first home run of the season.
The Bacon scored their final run in the 4th inning.
In the 3rd inning for Savannah, Jake Sullivan,dh (South Florida) was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in a run. The second run scored on a sac fly.
Savannah scored a run in the 5th inning on a single by Jake Sullivan.
The Bananas scored their final run in the 8th inning when Cade Marlowe,lf,(West Georgia) singled, stole second, stole third and scored on a wild pitch.
Both teams had 7 hits. Connor Basler,ss(Southeast Missouri State) was 1-for-3, 1stolen base, and 2 runs scored.
The next home game for Savannah is Friday(June 29th) against the Gastonia Grizzlies at Grayson Stadium.

                                                              Connor Basler

Savannah Bananas 3 Peninsula Pilots 2

 The  Savannah Bananas(16-4) played the Peninsula Pilots(13-6) Monday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd 4,067.
Trailing 2-1 going into the bottom of the 9th inning, Savannah scored 2 runs to win the game 3-2.
Leading off the 3rd inning for the Pilots,Duncan Hunter,RF(Jacksonville) walked and later scored on a sac fly.
In the 3rd inning for Savannah, Jake Howard,2b(North Georgia) reached base in an error and would score on a ground out.
The lead off hitter for Peninsula in the 4th inning, Cole Prestegard,1b(Troy) hit a triple to deep center field and scored on a fielder's choice.
Bananas fans  saw an exciting 9th inning. Catcher Jake Sullivan(South Florida) singled and was replaced by pinch runner Alex Rodriquez (Kentucky). Cade Marlowe,lf(West Georgia) doubled to score Rodriquez. Justin Dirden,RF(Southeast Missouri State) singled to drive in Marlowe with the winning run.
It was a solid pitching performance by Bananas starter, Jordan Merritt(Citadel) pitching 6 innings, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits, 3 BB and 9 strike outs. Pitching the 9th inning, Nick Laster(Eastern Kentucky) W,1-0 recorded a strike out and gave up 1 hit.
Savannah out hit Peninsula 8-6. Sullivan was 2-for-4 and Marlowe was 2-for-4 with 1RBI and a run scored.
The next home game for Savannah is Wednesday(6-27-18) against Macon Bacon starting at 12:00 noon at Grayson Stadium.

                                       Justin Dirden drives in the wining run in the 9th inning

Savannah Bananas 6 Florence RedWolves 3

The Savannah Bananas(15-4) played the Florence RedWolves(10-9)  Sunday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd of 4,000 plus fans. The game was scheduled on Sunday because of the June 13th game being rained out.
The Bananas came from behind to win the game 6-3 and more importantly advance to the CPL playoffs for their 3rd convective year. They clinched the 1st-half South title which will give them the 1st round home game in the playoffs.
Savannah scored their first run in the 3rd inning on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State).
Leading off the 5th inning for Florence, AJ Archambo,RF(Oral Roberts) walked  and latter scored on a single by Giffin Hulecki,CF(Ball State).The second run scored on a throwing error by the pitcher in a pickoff throw.    Florence added their final run in the 6th inning.
The Bananas added two runs in the 5th inning and 1 run in the 6th inning.
In the 7 the inning for Savannah, Alex Rodriquez,3b(Kentucky) singled and he advanced to third on a single by Ruben Somelilan,CF(Jacksonville). A double by Dungan drove in both runners.
The Bananas pitchers limited the RedWolves to just 4 hits for the game. Pitching in relief for Savannah, Jason Ruffcorn(Texas A&M) (W,1-1) pitching 1 2/3 innings allowed 2runs on 2 hits, and 1BB. Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) pitched the 9th inning and recorded his 5th save.
Savannah collected 9 hits for the game. Dungan was 2-for-3 with 3RBI's and a run scored. Rodriquez was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Somelilan went 2-for-4 and scored 2 runs.
The next home game for Savannah, is tomorrow(Monday) at Grayson Stadium against the Peninsula Pilots(13-6).

                                                           Alex Rodriquez was 2-for-3

Savannah Bananas 6 Gastonia Grizzlies 2

The Savannah Bananas (14-4) played the Gastonia Grizzlies(9-11) Saturday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,302).
Savannah made good use of their 9 hits with timely hits and won the game 6-2.
Gastonia got on the board in the 3rd inning scoring 2 runs on back to back RBI singles by Tommy Bullock,ss(Charlotte) and by catcher Conner Durden,(USC-Aiken).
Savannah answered in their 3rd inning scoring 3 runs. Mason Miller,lf(Georgia Southern) doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Clay Dungan,ss(Indiana State). Later in the inning, a single by Jake Sullivan,1b(South Florida) drove in 2 runs.
In the 6th inning Savannah scored a run. Cade Marlowe,cf(West Georgia) singled and later scored on a sac fly. The Bananas added 2 more runs in the 8th inning.
Going into the game tonight, Sullivan led the team with a .436 batting average and improved his average (.476) by going 3-for-3 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.
Pitching 3 2/3 shutout innings in relief for Savannah, Kyle Luigs(W,2-0) struck out 5 batters and did not allow a hit. Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) pitched the 9th inning and recorded 2 K's.
Savannah plays the Florence RedWolves tomorrow evening(Sunday) at Grayson Stadium which is a make up game for the June 13th rain out game.

                                                               Sullivan was 3-for-3

Savannah Bananas 8 Macon Bacon 3

The Savannah Bananas(13-3)  played the Macon Bacon(7-9)Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,222). Savannah has won the last 6 games against their rival the Bacon.
Savannah scored 7 runs in the 5th inning and won the game 8-3.
Leading off the second inning for the Bacon, Kenyon Crawford,rf( Southern Illinois) hit a triple to deep center field and scored on a bunt single by Connor Corbitt,lf(North Georgia). A double  by catcher Alex Crotty scored Corbitt. Macon scored a run in the 7th inning to close our their scoring.
Sending 11 players to the plate in the 5th inning, Savannah pushed across 7 runs on 4 hits, a walk and  a couple of errors.  Ruben Somelilan,cf(Jacksonville) drove in a run. Driving in two runs with a single was Yorvis Torrealba,(Central Florida). Jacob SullivanDh(South Florida) drove in a run. Connor Basler,as(Southeast Missouri State) singled to drive in a run. Two runs scored on a pair of errors and a wild pitch, The final run for the Bananas  was scored in the 7th inning.
Starting Savannah pitcher, Brayden Beldon(Oklahoma State) (W2-0) pitched 5 innings, allowed 3 runs on 6 hits, 0 walks and 8 strike outs.
Both teams had 9 hits for the game. Leading hitters for Savannah:Somelilan was 2-for-5 with 1RBI and a run scored. Torrrealba was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI’s and a run scored.
The next  home game for Savannah is Saturday at Grayson Stadium against the Gastonia Grizzlies.

                                                    With the win Brayden Beldon is (2-0)

Savannah Bananas 5 Lexington County Blowfish 1

The Savannah Bananas(11-3)  played the Lexington County Blowfish(6-10) Tuesday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold out crowd(4,079).
Savannah used excellent pitching and speed to win 5-1. Bananas pitchers struck out 15 batters and the team stole 10 bases. Two stolen bases each: Basler, Rodriguez, and Cade Marlowe. Torrealba had 3 stolen bases while Dirden stole a base.
The Bananas got off to a quick start in the first inning scoring a run without a hit. A couple hit batters and a throwing error by the catcher allowed the first run to score.
Two runs crossed the plate in the 2nd inning for Savannah. A single by Connor Basler,2b(Southeast Missouri State) scored a run and Clay Dungan,as(Indiana State) drove in the second run in the inning with a single.
A double in the 4th inning for the Bananas by Dungan  scored 2 runs.
Lexington scored their run in the 5th inning. Sean Parsons,1b(North Greenville) singled, advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Aaron Adams,ss(College of Charleston).
Starting pitcher for Savannah, Tyler Follis((Louisiana Tech) pitched a gem, 5 innings, allowed  3 hits, 9K's 1 run and 0BB. Relivers Klye Luigs(North Georgia) and Hunter Phillips(South Alabama) combined for 6 strike outs and 1 hit.
Leading hitters for Savannah with 2 hits each: Basler( 2 runs scored) and Dungan(3 RBI's).
The next home game for Savannsh is Thursday against the Macon Bacon at Grayson Stadium.

Tyler Follis is (2-0).