Drive Clinch 2017 South Atlantic League Championship
Greenville, SC - The Greenville Drive's incredible 2017 season ended on a historic note on Friday night at Fluor Field, as they defeated the Kannapolis Intimidators 8-3 to clinch the first South Atlantic League Championship in franchise history.With the score tied at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth, a
Greenville, SC - The Greenville Drive's incredible 2017 season ended on a historic note on Friday night at Fluor Field, as they defeated the Kannapolis Intimidators 8-3 to clinch the first South Atlantic League Championship in franchise history.
With the score tied at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth, a five-run inning propelled the Drive to a lead they wouldn't relinquish, and a championship they won't forget.
Three consecutive singles by
Netzer finished the postseason with 12 hits in 28 at-bats, good for a league-high .429 average, and eight RBI.
The bullpen took over from there.
The Drive looked to be in the driver's seat after scoring three times in the bottom of the first. After singles by Netzer and
Alex Call struck for the Intimidators in the third inning with a leadoff homer off
Kannapolis scored twice more in the fourth to tie the game. Evan Skoug cranked a solo homer to left-center to shave the Drive lead to 3-2, and after a Joel Booker single and a passed ball, Call lined a single to center to score the tying run, but the Drive's big inning allowed them to pull away for the title.
Netzer was joined by Dalbec and Gunsolus with multi-hit games. Call led the Intimidators with three hits in the game, while Mitch Roman chipped in with two hits.
The Greenville Drive's record-setting 2017 season at Fluor Field is now history. With a South Atlantic League Championship, a new record with 79 single-season victories, and continued support from the best fans in professional baseball, this has been an unforgettable year in Downtown Greenville. The Drive would like to thank the players, coaches, fans, sponsors and media who helped make the 2017 season special.
~Greenville Drive~
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