Game Recap 4/18
*North Augusta, SC* – The Augusta GreenJackets (Atlanta Braves) fell 2-1 to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs) in extra innings, as Augusta (3-5) could not break through against the home Pelicans (5-3). The GreenJackets carried a shutout streak of 24.2 innings into the seventh frame, building on their strong weekend performances.
Cedric De Grandpre went four innings and only allowed one hit in his first start of the year. The Quebec native struck out six for his second straight six-strikeout game of the young season. The GreenJackets got early base hits from David McCabe and Ethan Workinger, but could not push home a run in the early stages, stranding three runners in scoring position the first half of the game.
In the top of the sixth, Tyler Collins worked a walk, before stealing second base for his sixth stolen base of the year. After advancing to third on an error, David McCabe drove him home with a sacrifice fly. However, the 1-0 lead would not last, as the Pelicans scored on a two-strike, two-out triple in the bottom of the seventh.
The game would go to extra innings after neither side could score in the final two frames, but the GreenJackets were not able to advance the ghost runner to the plate. With two outs and the winning run on third, Jason Franks (L, 0-1) gave up an infield single on a close play at first as the Pelicans took the game in extra innings.
Tomorrow, the GreenJackets will send the Braves’ #20 overall prospect Seth Keller 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.
