Kendry Flores, a five-year member of the San Francisco Giants system, is quickly making a name for himself in his first season in the South Atlantic League.
Savannah Sand Gnats catcher Kevin Plawecki drove in one and scored the go-ahead run, leading to a 3-1 win over the Augusta GreenJackets at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
The Augusta GreenJackets and Savannah Sand Gnats entered Thursday night's game on opposite ends of streaks. It took extra innings to change their fortunes.
In his third start since filling a rotation spot, Augusta GreenJackets right-hander Justin Schumer finally found his groove, resulting in five strong innings.
The past two weeks have been anything but easy for Augusta GreenJackets hitters, who have faced five starting pitchers who were 10th-round draft picks or higher.
Asheville's Eddie Butler pitched six one-hit innings to lead the Tourists to a 9-3 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets on Tuesday night at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
Augusta GreenJackets infielder Shayne Houck began the week hitting .361 with a .426 on-base percentage, both first on the team in 68 plate appearances.
Former Augusta State star Shannon Wilkerson continues to climb the minor league ladder in the Boston Red Sox organization, and he has found himself on one of the most star-studded teams in the minors.
Hagerstown Suns starter Dixon Anderson threw six no-hit innings, and the bullpen nearly completed the bid in a 9-1 win over the Augusta GreenJackets, giving the Suns a three-game sweep.
Despite Chris Stratton's eight strikeouts, he received little run support for the second consecutive start, as the GreenJackets fell to the Suns 3-2 at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
