Jackets fall 8-1, will look to take series Sunday 

North Augusta, SC – The Jackets fell by a final score of 8-1 on Saturday night, and will now need to win the series finale on Sunday in order to win the series. *Richard Gallardo *shutdown the Augusta lineup by throwing five innings and allowing only one run.

Jared Johnson made his GreenJackets debut and went 2.2 innings, allowing three runs. *Luis Verdugo *hit his second home run of the series. A two-run shot, in the second inning, to get Myrtle Beach started. The Jackets responded with a run in the second inning. A *Javier Valdes *infield hit scored *Willie Carter *from third base, and after two, it was 2-1 Myrtle Beach.

The Pelicans offense wouldn’t stop. In the third inning, Flemin Bautista’s sacrifice fly made it 3-1. Ethan Hearn doubled in the 4th to score a run and extended the lead to 4-1. On the mound Gallardo mowed through the Augusta lineup. He gets the win after going five innings allowing only one run.

Gallardo retired the last 12 he faced.

*Matt Mervis *hit his third home run of the season in the 7th inning, and the lead grew to 6-1. Myrtle Beach added two runs in the 9th on wild pitches. The Jackets threatened a few times, but could not score the rest of the way.

NOTES:

• *Vaughn Grissom extended his hitting streak to six games. *
• *Javier Valdes went 2-for-3 with an RBI. *
• *Kenny Wells went one inning without allowing a run. *

Sunday, June 13th, 2021 vs Myrtle Beach Pelicans – 2:05 p.m.

• Gates open 1:00pm
• Bark in the Park #2! Bring out your four-legged GreenJackets fan for a day at the ballpark! Presented by Hollywood Feed
• Sunday FUNday presented thanks to Shout 94.7 - Enjoy kid-friendly themes and activities during the game, including Face Painting by Rainbow Factory!

· It’s a Jr. Jackets Kids Club game presented by Best Office Solutions, Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, Pediatric Partners & Tum-E Yummies. It’s FREE to join and members 12 & younger will receive free admission this game, special perks and themes at every Sunday game – not a member register today: https://www.milb.com/augusta/community/jr-jackets-activities

· The first 200 Jr. Jackets Members to check in at the Jr. Jackets Table outside the Main Gate will receive a FREE Ice Cream Sandwich Voucher that can be redeemed at the Back 9 Grill, the Bee’Stro, McGavins, and the Front 9 only

• Every Sunday features the Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ Sunday Savings Meal Deal for fans 12 and under to enjoy savings and a delicious menu option.

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About SRP Park/Augusta GreenJackets

GreenJackets Baseball is back and the 2021 season is underway. 2021 May Single Game Tickets are on sale now and available online www.GreenJacketsBaseball.com. The full promotional schedule; including post-game fireworks shows, giveaways and theme programs will be released by the GreenJackets in the near future.

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