Layer leads offense to 6-4 victory

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: The Augusta GreenJackets (48-43, 12-11) defeated the Asheville Tourists (40-53, 11-12) on Saturday night by a final score of 6-4. In an entertaining night at McCormick Field, Jose Layer finished with four hits for the GreenJackets, Seth Corry earned his third straight victory on the mound, and Jesus Tona picked up his 15^th save of the year.

The GreenJackets scored the first run of the game on Saturday night when Jose Layer ripped a single into left field to give the Jackets a 1-0 lead in the 3^rd inning. Asheville responded in the home-half of the 1^st inning on a sacrifice bunt.
LeeMarcus Boyd advanced to 2^nd on the sacrifice bunt from Montano, but Boyd came around and scored as no one was covering 3^rd base or home plate, and Asheville tied the score at one. Immediately after, Terrin Vavra belted his 9^th home run of the season to give Asheville a 2-1 lead.
Seth Corry ended his night after 5.2 innings, and he allows just two runs, while striking-out six on his way to the win. The Jackets gave Corry some run support in the 5^th inning. A Derrik Watson throwing error for Asheville allowed one-run to score, tying the game at two. The Jackets brought home two more runs in the inning when Anyesber Sivira singled and the Jackets led 4-2.
Sivira ends his night going 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Augusta added another run in the 7^th inning thanks to a Frankie Tostado single. His 56^th RBI of 2019 gave the Jackets a 5-2 advantage. Asheville did not go away though. Boyd belted his 2^nd home run of the season, a two-run shot, and the Jackets lead was cut to 5-4.
Diego Rincones capped off a three-hit night in the 9^th inning with an RBI single to give the Jackets some breathing room, and the lead was 6-4. Jesus Tona collected a six-out save, his 15^th save of the year, and the Jackets held on for a 6-4 victory on Saturday night.
Player of the Game: Jesus Tona, SV, 2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 SO
Another six-out save for Jesus Tona as he helped keep Asheville off the board in the 9^th inning. Tona has allowed just one hit to Asheville this season.
Tomorrow's Game: 6:05 PM @ Asheville Tourists (Colorado Rockies), McCormick Field, Asheville, North Carolina
Pitching Matchup: (ASH) RHP Ryan Feltner (5-6, 5.76 ERA) vs (AUG) RHP Trenton Toplikar (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Trenton Toplikar gets ready to make his South Atlantic League debut on Sunday afternoon. Toplikar started 2019 with the San Jose Giants at the Class-A Advanced level. He posted a 3-1 record and had an ERA of 3.98 in the very hitter-friendly California League. Toplikar has held opponents to just a .218 average in 54.1 innings in 2019. The right-hander was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 16^th round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Toplikar played his college baseball at UC Riverside.
Ryan Feltner will take the mound for Asheville in the series finale on Sunday. Feltner faced the Jackets on Opening Night and he tossed 2.2 innings allowing four-runs and receiving the loss that night at McCormick Field. The right-hander has made 17 starts this season and he has 78 strikeouts compared to just 33 walks in 2019. He was selected in the 4^th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies. He played his college baseball at Ohio State University.
Next Homestand: Monday July 15th-Sunday July 21^st
July 15^th-17^th vs Charleston RiverDogs (New York Yankees)
July 18^th-21^st vs Greensboro Grasshoppers (Pittsburgh Pirates)
The Augusta GreenJackets return home on Monday July 15^th for a HUGE homestand filled with fun for the entire family. It all starts on July 15^th for our Garden City Bark in the Park Night. Bring your four-legged friends to SRP Park and enjoy the game against the Charleston RiverDogs. It will also be Military Monday presented by Humana- Military Tricare. Fans with a valid Military ID, patrons (active duty military and veterans) will get $2 off their ticket pricing when coming to the SRP Park Box Office for Monday games. On Tuesday July 16th, it will be Christmas in July as Santa and Mrs. Clause will throw out a first pitch and meet with fans. On Wednesday July 17th it will be St. Patrick's Day in July, as we'll feature Irish food and much more. It will also be Comfort Keeper's Baseball Bingo. Thursday July 18th is everybody's favorite day of the week, as it is Thirsty Thursday at SRP Park presented by Garden City Social, Mr. Tattoo, Kicks 99 and BOB FM. 1$ Natural Lights and PBR's will be available from 6-8 PM. On Friday, July 19^th it will be our EDTS Cyber Cooler Bag Giveaway to the first 1500 fans in attendance. On Saturday July 20^th at 6:05 PM it's our 13^th annual Military Appreciation Night. On Military Appreciation Night, the GreenJackets will recognize and honor soldiers and their families for their dedication, commitment, and sacrifices they have made for our great nation. The homestand wraps up on Sunday, July 21^st for Sunday Funday presented by Path 2 College 529 Plan. Come out and enjoy a great Sunday Funday where the GreenJackets will have a Pre-Game Catch on the field (4-4:30PM), Face Painting and much more to enjoy while at SRP Park. It will also be Paw Patrol Night. Come out and meet two of the Paw Patrol Characters as they will be here to take pictures with fans that come out to SRP Park on the Sunday, July 21^st game!
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