*Myrtle Beach, SC* — The Augusta GreenJackets (Atlanta Braves) fell 3-2 on Thursday against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs), as Augusta (4-6) could not retain their early lead against the home Pelicans (6-5).
The GreenJackets scored first via an Andrew Keck RBI single off of Grant Kin the top of the second. Tyler Collins would bloop a single into center field three batters later to extend the lead to 2-0, but the Pelicans got three runs back in the bottom of the second off of Spencer Schwellenbach to capture the lead.
Neither team was able to put a run on the board after the second inning, with Landon Harper doing an excellent job in relief, hurling four and a third scoreless innings. Hayden Harris pitched a scoreless seventh and Rob Griswold pitched a scoreless eighth, but the GreenJackets could not capitalize, with two runners thrown out at home plate in the top of the eighth.
The GreenJackets held their opponents to three or fewer runs for the sixth consecutive game. Tomorrow, the GreenJackets will send the Braves’ #2 overall prospect Owen Murphy to the mound. First pitch from Myrtle Beach is scheduled for 7:05.
The GreenJackets remain on the road this week to face off with Myrtle Beach (Chicago Cubs). The GreenJackets will be back at SRP Park on April 25th, where they will face off with rivals Columbia (Kansas City Royals) in an eight-game series. The series will feature two double-headers, a Tuesday mid-day game on Education Day, the debut of the Pavos Salvajes jerseys on the first COPA day of the season, Star Wars Day, and many more promotions. For tickets and the full promotional schedule, visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.
