Game 90: Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides

Here are the lineups:

Knights (34-55)

Micah Johnson 2B

Carlos Sanchez SS

Marcus Semien 3B

Josh Phegley C

Matt Davidson DH

Andy Wilkins 1B

Matt Tuiasosopo LF

Michael Taylor RF

Blake Tekotte CF

Pitching: RHP Shawn Hill (2-3, 5.13 ERA)

Tides (36-53)

Julio Borbon CF

Quintin Barry LF

Steve Clevenger C

Francisco Peguero RF

Buck Britton 3B

Brett Wallace 1B

Ivan De Jesus 2B

Steve Lombardozzi 2B

Jemile Weeks SS

Pitching: LHP Nick Additon (3-4, 4.50 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.tv / ESPN 730

Notes: The Knights are set to break their all-time attendance mark for a single season (429,132 in 1993) tonight, just 45 home games into the season. When Charlotte welcomes the 429,133^rd fan through the gates, it’s planning to take that fan down to the field to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. “As we continue to welcome our dedicated fans to BB&T Ballpark, we want to pause for a moment and celebrate a historic attendance mark for us,” said Knights Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski in a press release. “We are very pleased with the support from our community.” … Through 44 games this season, the Knights lead all of Minor League Baseball in attendance with a total of 422,229. BB&T Ballpark is averaging 9,596 through the gates – also the highest in Minor League Baseball. 

UPDATE: The Knights won 6-3 thanks to big games from Marcus Semien and Micah Johnson. Click HERE for the recap.