Baumann Twirls Gem as GreenJackets Win 2-1 on Getaway Sunday

For Immediate Release:

GreenJackets Media Contact:

Noah Adcock-Howeth

(803) 349-9411

[email protected]

Baumann Twirls Gem as GreenJackets Win 2-1 on Getaway Sunday

Righty Throws Career-High 6.2 Innings in Third Win of Season

MYRTLE BEACH, SC: With a beleaguered bullpen from a long week, and needing a win to salvage a series split against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 19 year old right-hander Garrett Baumann threw the longest outing of his career, allowing just one run in 6.2 innings in a 2-1 victory.

Coming off a rough outing against Charleston last Friday, and with extra rest in tow, Baumann settled in quickly against a Pelicans lineup looking to ambush fastballs. Baumann retired 10 of the first 12 batters he faced, relying heavily on his sharp slider to induce weak contact and swings and misses.

Augusta’s offense would threaten early and often, but did not provide much in the way of support. The GreenJackets found their first run of the game in the 3^rd inning on a sac fly from Will Verdung, the only run scored against starter Alfredo Romero. Romero left after three to be replaced by Ty Johnson, who started Tuesday’s game and did not give up a hit in 4 frames. Johnson was equally stingy in his second showing of the week, striking out five and allowing just two hits. The GreenJackets would double their lead in Johnson’s final inning of work, as Joe Olsavsky doubled, advanced to third on a Luis Sanchez groundball, and scored on Jace Grady’s sacrifice fly.

After Baumann worked 6 scoreless innings, Myrtle Beach began to threaten in the 7^th, the first time Baumann has reached the 7^thinning in his career. After a two-out walk to Christian Olivo, manager Wynston Sawyer took the ball from Baumann and summoned Will Silva from the bullpen. Silva got 0-2 on Leonel Espinoza, but the leadoff man yanked a slider to right-center field to score Olivo and charge a run to Baumann.

The GreenJackets found themselves unable to score in either the 8^th or 9^th innings against Garrett Brown and Shane Marshall despite putting a runner on third in both frames. Silva worked a routine 8^th inning, setting up a tense 9^th inning for closer Giomar Diaz. Diaz battled questionable control to retire the first two men he faced in the 9^th, but hit Olivo with a changeup, and Olivo returned the favor by stealing 2^nd base to put the tying run in scoring position for Espinoza. After a lengthy battle at the plate, Diaz got Espinoza to chase a slider off the plate to end the ballgame and send the GreenJackets back home to Augusta happy.

With his win tonight, Baumann becomes the 2^nd starter with 3 wins on the year, joining Riley Frey. Alfredo Romero falls to 0-4, while Diaz receives his 4^th save in 5 tries as he solidifies himself as a key piece at the back end of Augusta’s bullpen. The GreenJackets now head home for 12 games, while the Pelicans remain at their home park for a second week in a row, and welcome the red-hot Fredericksburg Nationals to town for an interdivisional matchup.

The GreenJackets will be back home at SRP Park Tuesday, May 14^th, beginning a season-long 12 game homestand against the Salem Red Sox and Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. The first six games feature giveaways, alternate jerseys, and specials galore. More info about all the exciting occurrences can be found here: https://www.milb.com/augusta/fans/gj-homestand-preview.

About SRP Park/Augusta GreenJackets

The Augusta GreenJackets are the Single-A affiliate Atlanta Braves. 2024 Augusta GreenJackets Full, Half and 20-game season seat memberships are on sale now. To learn more about the benefits and to lock in your seat to cheer on the Braves of tomorrow, visit www.gjmembers.com or call (803) 349-WINS (9467).

For team merchandise or more information visit www.greenjacketsbaseball.com. Stay up to date on all things GreenJackets and Events at SRP Park by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and sign up for the ‘Jackets Buzz e-newsletter today by visiting https://atmilb.com/3yr4mrw

SRP Park is the anchor piece of Riverside Village, a live, work, “playball" development which includes apartment living, retail, restaurants, class "A" office space, and a Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. To learn more about SRP Park and hosting events and availability, visit www.thesrppark.com.

About Diamond Baseball Holdings

Founded in 2021, Diamond Baseball Holdings is committed to elevating fan experiences, creating “centers of energy,” fostering dynamic engagements for brands and highlighting the evolution of the Minor League Baseball environment. It is grounded in a deep-rooted appreciation for traditions, community and the sport of baseball. For more information visit diamond**baseballholdings.com**.

-GreenJackets -