Gas South pledge brings in $66,600 for charity

Gas South had its game on with a pledge that resulted in $66,600 for charity.

The company pledged to donate $50 for every strikeout recorded by the Atlanta Braves during the 2011 season. The funds will be split evenly between the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta and the Salvation Army's Project SHARE.

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