When we decided to stay in Tybee Island, I Googled to see if there was a minor league ball team playing in town. It turned out that the Savannah Sand Gnats are a low A ball team that play in the South Atlantic League, they are a New York Mets affiliate.

They play at historic Grayson Stadium. It was built in 1926 and renovated in 1941. The first South Atlantic League game with both Black and White players took place at Grayson Stadium on April 14, 1953.

This is Willie Smith, one of the long time season ticket holders, throwing out one of the ceremonial pitches. I talked to this guy when we sat down, I had to ask if we were sitting in the right spot. Next thing we knew he was on the field.

We had general admission tickets, Angela sitting a few rows up waiting for a foul ball.

The Sand Gnats mascot “Gnate”.

We had a good time at the game.

Me with my new Sand Gnats ball cap and my $3 Yuengling 16 oz. draft beer.

We left in the 7th inning, the Sand Gnats were leading the Charleston River Rats 9-3. The River Rats are a Yankee affiliate.

The Sand Gnats ended up winning the game 11-8.