SHOREBIRDS FALL IN EXTRA INNINGS, 1-0

Berry Fans Career High 10 Batters

Salisbury, Md. – The Savannah Sand Gnats plated the lone run of the game in the 12th inning to defeat the Delmarva Shorebirds 1-0 on Wednesday night at Perdue Stadium.

Ryan Berry was fantastic again for the Shorebirds. In seven shutout frames, he allowed just three hits while striking out a career best 10 batters. He has allowed only one run in his last 27 innings on the hill.

Savannah starter Mark Cohoon matched Berry inning for inning and went through the ninth for Savannah. He held the Shorebirds to just four hits and no runs.

After two scoreless extra innings, the Sand Gnats plated the go ahead run in the 12th. Dock Doyle grounded to second and Jefry Marte scored from third.

John Church earned the win, while Michael Powers picked up the save. Josh Dowdy was pinned with his first loss of the season.

The Shorebirds play the Savannah Sand Gnats in the finale on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m