US Naval and Air Force Academies to Play at Historic Grayson Stadium
General Admission tickets to each game will be just $3 per person; 50% of the admission proceeds from the games will be donated to the Fort Stewart / Hunter AAF Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department.
WHO: US Naval Academy vs. US Air Force Academy
WHEN: Friday, February 26 at 1 PM
Saturday, February 27 at 5 PM
Sunday, February 28 at 12 PM
WHERE: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, GA
The Naval Academy enters the weekend's play at 4-0 following a victory Tuesday over Maryland Eastern Shore. Rightfielder Michael Speciale, who is hitting .400 (8 H/20 AB), leads the Midshipmen with eight hits, two home runs and 12 RBI. The senior is currently third all-time on Navy's career HR list. After graduation, his service assignment is Surface Warfare.
The Air Force Falcons are 0-4 after four road losses to Cal State Bakersfield to begin the season. CF Nathan Carter (.467/.529/.800 - AVG/OBP/SLG) leads the Falcons in all three major rate categories. The junior is tied for third on the Falcons all-time list with 16 triples, just four behind Vern Mulls for the top spot. Carter's older brother, Chris, is currently in spring training as a 1B/OF with the New York Mets, the Sand Gnats' parent club.
Probable Starters
Day Time
Navy
Air Force
Fri.
1 PM
LHP
Sam Long (0-0, 2.45)
RHP Alex
Truesdale (0-1, 7.94)
Sat. 5 PM
RHP Wes Olson (1-0, 0.00)
RHP Sean Carley (0-1, 7.50)
Sun. 12 PM
RHP Zach Sipe (1-0, 0.00)
RHP Stephen Colangelo (0-0, 2.70)
ABOUT FMWR The Fort Stewart and Hunter AAF Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department is committed to ensuring that soldiers and their families have the same quality of life as those they are pledged to defend. MWR's mission is to create the first choice FMWR products and services for America's Army which are essential to a ready, self-reliant force.
ABOUT THE SAVANNAH SAND GNATS The Savannah Sand Gnats, the Class-A affiliate of the New York Mets, is a professional minor league baseball team and a member of the South Atlantic League. Savannah plays its home games at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, just minutes from downtown Savannah. Historic Grayson Stadium is situated within Savannah's Daffin Park, creating a unique atmosphere and a "Park within a Park" setting. The Sand Gnats are a part of the Savannah baseball tradition dating back to 1904. For more information please call 912.351.9150.
OPENING NIGHT, 2010 The Savannah Sand Gnats Opening Day is Thursday, April 8th against the West Virginia Power. Opening Night and every Thursday in the 2010 season will be a Thirsty Thursday with 2-for-1 draft beers presented by Bud Light and Rock 106.1. Please call (912) 351-9150 for ticket information.
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