The first game of the five game series between the Kannapolis Intimidators and the Savannah Sand Gnats was played Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of 1891 fans.
The only two runs of the game were scored in the first inning when Kannapolis had back to back singles by ssTyler Saladino and cfNick Ciolli-both scored when 1bIan Gac hit a double to deep center field.
The Sand Gnats collected six hits for the game. Playing his 4th game as a Gnat and his first appearance at Grayson Stadium, center fielder Matt Den Dekker was 3-for-4 with three doubles.The Gnats had several opportunities to score. Twice the Gnats had a runner on third base and both were tagged out during a rundown on ground balls hit in the infield.
Starting Sand Gnat pitcher, Armando Rodriquez(6-8) took the loss. He pitched 6 innings, gave up 2 runs on 6 hits, struck out 9, and did not walk anyone. Samuel Martinez and Luis Rojas combined for 3 innings of allowing 3 hits and no runs and striking out three.
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