Knights top Minor League Baseball in fans per game in 2015

From team release

An Average of 9,428 Fans Per Game Visited BB&T Ballpark During Sophomore Season

With a total of 9,428 fans per game over 71 home dates in 2015, the Charlotte Knights led all of Minor League Baseball in average attendance per game for the second consecutive season. A year after debuting BB&T Ballpark in Uptown Charlotte to rave reviews, the Knights once again packed the ballpark consistently in 2015, boasting 31 sell-out crowds over the club’s second season.  

“We are very pleased with our second season at BB&T Ballpark,” stated Dan Rajkowski, Charlotte Knights Chief Operating Officer. “Our fans once again supported the Knights and proved that BB&T Ballpark was the ultimate summer destination location in the Queen City. We are very thankful to the over 700,000 fans who visited our ballpark in 2015 and look forward to a great 2016 season featuring the Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game and much more.”

Over the course of 75 baseball dates in 2015, the Knights welcomed a total of 700,645 baseball fans to BB&T Ballpark. Additional baseball games such as two collegiate contests (Davidson College vs. Knights and Charlotte 49ers vs. N.C. State), an exhibition game featuring the Knights against the Chicago White Sox, and a Team USA matchup against the Cuban National Team, highlighted the club’s second slate in Uptown Charlotte.

A total of 33 sell-out crowds were amassed in 2015 with the final game of the season bringing the most fans together in the history of the ballpark. On Friday, September 4, the Knights welcomed 10,731 fans to BB&T Ballpark, the most for one game in the ballpark’s two-year history.

The 2015 season also ushered in the ballpark’s one-millionth fan through the gates. On Wednesday, June 17, the Knights welcomed Bill Lavell of Rock Hill, SC to the 105^th Knights game at BB&T Ballpark, becoming the quickest International League ballpark in history to accomplish that feat. In two years combined at BB&T Ballpark, the team has welcomed over 1.3 million fans (142 regular season home dates).

The 2016 home opener is on tap for Thursday, April 14 at 7:05 p.m. against the Durham Bulls. Selected as the host city for the 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game, BB&T Ballpark, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County will take center stage on Wednesday July 13 in front of a nationally televised audience on the MLB Network. The 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game and Festivities will take place at BB&T Ballpark from July 11 to July 13.

Game 140 lineup: Knights take on Bulls in Game 2 of final home series

The Charlotte Knights host the Durham Bulls in a "businessman's lunch" game at BB&T BallPark on Thursday afternoon.

Durham Bulls (71-68)
2 Boog Powell cf
1 Ryan Brett 2b
11 Taylor Motter rf
9 Corey Brown dh
4 Joey Rickard lf
33 Cameron Seitzer 1b
5 Jake Elmore 3b
34 Alec Sole ss
24 Wilmer Dominguez c
Starting pitcher: 17 RHP Everett Teaford (5-9, 5.34 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (72-67)
3 Micah Johnson 2b
17 Jason Coats cf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf
32 Kevan Smith c
2 Drew Garcia ss
45 Chris Jacobs dh
25 Chris Curley lf
Starting pitcher: 29 RHP Scott Carroll (7-4, 3.40 ERA)

Game time: 12:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 139 lineups: Knights open final home series vs. Bulls

The Charlotte Knights open their final homestand of the 2015 International League season on Wednesday with the first of three games against IL South and in-state rival Durham Bulls at BB&T BallPark.

Durham Bulls (70-68)
13 Jose Constanza lf
1 Ryan Brett cf
11 Taylor Motter ss
9 Corey Brown rf
6 Nick Franklin 2b
33 Cameron Seitzer 1b
5 Jake Elmore 3b
2 Boog Powell dh
14 Mayo Acosta c
Starting pitcher: 29 RHP Jared Mortensen (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (72-66)
3 Micah Johnson 2b
17 Jason Coats cf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf
32 Kevan Smith c
2 Drew Garcia ss
45 Chris Jacobs dh
25 Chris Curley lf
Starting pitcher: 46 RHP Brad Penny (7-8, 4.10 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV//ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 130 lineups: Knights open three-game series vs. Braves

The Charlotte Knights open a three-game series against International League South division rival Gwinnett Braves on Monday night at BB&T BallPark.

Gwinnett Braves (70-58)
8 Mallex Smith cf
20 Todd Cunningham rf
15 Hector Olivera 3b
7 Joey Terdoslavich dh
27 Cedric Hunter lf
9 Sean Kazmar 2b
2 Daniel Castro ss
32 Jordan Lennerton 1b
25 Jose Yepez c
Starting pitcher: 28 RHP Jake Brigham (3-0, 5.11 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (66-63)
24 Leury Garcia ss
17 Jason Coats cf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
20 Rob Brantly c
18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf
26 Tyler Colvin lf
45 Chris Jacobs dh
2 Drew Garcia 2b
Starting pitcher: 29 RHP Scott Carroll (5-4, 3.80 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 129 lineups: Knights close out series vs. Indians

The Charlotte Knights close out their four-game International League series against the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday afternoon at BB&T BallPark.

Indianapolis Indians (75-53)
13 Alen Hanson 2b
24 Keon Broxton cf
43 Travis Snider lf
28 Corey Hart dh
3 Willy Garcia rf
18 Josh Bell 1b
29 Elias Diaz c
17 Dan Gamache 3b
12 Gustavo Nunez ss
Starting pitcher: 50 RHP Chris Volstad (9-6, 3.35 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (66-62)
24 Leury Garcia cf
20 Rob Brantly dh
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf
32 Kevan Smith c
26 Tyler Colvin lf
2 Drew Garcia ss
12 Ethan Wilson 2b
Starting pitcher: 46 RHP Brad Penny (6-7, 4.16 ERA)

Game time: 5:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 128 lineups: Knights face Indians in third game of IL series

The Charlotte Knights host the Indianapolis Indians in the third game of their four-game International League series Saturday afternoon at BB&T BallPark.

Indianapolis Indians (74-53)
13 Alen Hanson 2b
24 Keon Broxton cf
15 Jordy Mercer ss
43 Travis Snider dh
3 Willy Garcia rf
18 Josh Bell 1b
14 Jaff Decker lf
26 Tony Sanchez c
17 Dan Gamache 3b
Starting pitcher: 34 RHP Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 1.29 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (66-61)
24 Leury Garcia cf
20 Rob Brantly c
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf
40 John Mayberry Jr. dh
26 Tyler Colvin lf
2 Drew Garcia ss
12 Ethan Wilson 2b
Starting pitcher: 31 RHP Kyle Drabek (7-7, 3.27 ERA)

Game time: 12:05 p.m/
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 127 lineups: Knights, Indians go in Game 2 of doubleheader

The Charlotte Knights and Indianapolis Indians face off in Game 2 of their International League doubleheader Friday night at BB&T BallPark.

Indianapolis Indians (74-52)
13 Alen Hanson 2b
12 Gustavo Nunez ss
14 Jaff Decker lf
3 Willy Garcia dh
19 John Bowker 1b
29 Elias Diaz c
2 Steve Lombardozzi rf
17 Dan Gamache 3b
7 Gorkys Hernandez cf
Starting pitcher: 30 RHP A.J. Morris (5-2, 2.62 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (65-61)
24 Leury Garcia cf
2 Drew Garcia ss
41 Dayan Viciedo dh
22 Matt Davidson 3b
18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf
32 Kevan Smith c
26 Tyler Colvin lf
45 Chris Jacobs 1b
12 Ethan Wilson 2b
Starting pitcher: 9 RHP Terance Marin (3-2, 2.34 ERA)

Game time: 8:30 p.m. (approximate)
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 126 lineups: Knights, Indians square off in Game 1 of doubleheader

The Charlotte Knights and Indianapolis Indians play the first game of their International League doubleheader on Friday night at BB&T BallPark.

Indianapolis Indians (73-52)
13 Alen Hanson 2b
15 Jordy Mercer ss
28 Corey Hart dh
3 Willy Garcia rf
43 Travis Snider lf
18 Josh Bell 1b
24 Keon Broxton cf
26 Tony Sanchez c
17 Dan Gamache 3b
Starting pitcher: 48 RHP Vance Worley (1-0, 3.60 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (65-60)
24 Leury Garcia ss
17 Jason Coats cf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
20 Rob Brantly c
18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf
40 John Mayberry Jr. dh
26 Tyler Colvin lf
2 Drew Garcia 2b
Starting pitcher: 38 RHP Hector Noesi (1-3, 4.05 ERA)

Game time: 6:05 p.m. (Game 2 of doubleheader 30 minutes after end of Game 1)
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 126 lineups: Knights begin four-game series vs. Indians

The Charlotte Knights begin a seven-game homestand at BB&T BallPark on Thursday with a four-game series against the Indianapolis Indians, the International League West division frontrunners.

Indianapolis Indians (73-52)
5 Josh Harrison 2b
15 Jordy Mercer ss
28 Corey Hart dh
3 Willy Garcia rf
43 Travis Snider lf
18 Josh Bell 1b
24 Keon Broxton cf
26 Tony Sanchez c
17 Dan Gamache 3b
Starting pitcher: 48 RHP Vance Worley (1-0, 3.60 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (65-60)
24 Leury Garcia ss
17 Jason Coats cf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
20 Rob Brantly c
18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf
40 John Mayberry Jr. dh
26 Tyler Colvin lf
2 Drew Garcia 2b
Starting pitcher: 38 RHP Hector Noesi (1-3, 4.05 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians series probables

CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS GAMEDAY

Indianapolis Indians vs. Charlotte Knights

At BB&T BallPark

Thursday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Hector Noesi (1-3, 4.05 ERA)

IND: RHP Vance Worley (1-0, 3.60 ERA)

Friday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Kyle Drabek (7-7, 3.27 ERA)

IND: RHP Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 1.29 ERA)

Saturday, 12:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Brad Penny (6-7, 4.16 ERA)

IND: RHP Chris Volstad (9-6, 3.35 ERA)

Sunday, 5:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Scott Carroll (5-4, 3.80 ERA)

IND: RHP Wilfedo Boscan (9-3, 3.07 ERA)

Head to head: This is the third and final series between Charlotte (65-60) and Indianapolis (73-52) this season, but the only time the two will play a four-game series. The Knights are 3-3 against the Indians this season, sweeping a three-game set at BB&T BallPark on June 19-21, only to lose all three games to the International League West frontrunners at Indianapolis’ Victory Field on July 31-Aug. 2.

Notes: Third baseman Matt Davidson hit his 20^th home run of the season Monday during the Knights’ road series against Columbus. It not only tied Davidson for the IL lead with Durham’s J.P. Arencibia, but it was his 120^th career homer in the minor leagues, and 40^th with the Knights, 10^th-best in franchise history. … The long ball has been good for Charlotte at BB&T BallPark since the facility opened in 2014. Last year, the Knights hit 105 of their league-best 176 home runs on their home field, and this season have put 79 of their 115 homers over the wall at BB&T. … The past four weeks have been rough on Charlotte’s playoff hopes. The Knights have not posted back-to-back wins since taking four straight between July 19-22, and have fallen from atop the IL South division standings to third place, eight games behind Norfolk (72-51) and 1½ games behind second-place Gwinnett (66-58).

Bill Kiser

Game 120 lineups: Knights wrap up four-game series vs. Braves

The Charlotte Knights close out their four-game International League South division series against the Gwinnett Braves on Thursday night at BB&T BallPark.

Gwinnett Braves (63-54)
8 Mallex Smith cf
14 Eric Young Jr. lf
38 Christian Bethancourt dh
27 Cedric Hunter rf
2 Daniel Castro ss
32 Jordan Lennerton 1b
24 Barrett Kleinknecht 3b
25 Jose Yepez c
1 Luis Mateo 2b
Starting pitcher: 17 RHP Victor Mateo (1-0, 2.25 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (62-57)
8 Emilio Bonifacio cf (in third game of major league rehab assignment from White Sox)
14 J.B. Shuck rf (in first game of major league rehab assignment from White Sox)
17 Jason Coats lf
22 Matt Davidson 3b
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
20 Rob Brantly c
2 Drew Garcia ss
45 Chris Jacobs dh
12 Ethan Wilson 2b
Starting pitcher: 39 RHP Erik Johnson (8-8, 2.58 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 119 lineups: Knights host Braves in Game 3 of IL South series

The Charlotte Knights host the Gwinnett Braves in the third game of their four-game International League South division series Wednesday night at BB&T BallPark.

Gwinnett Braves (62-54)
8 Mallex Smith cf
14 Eric Young Jr. dh
38 Christian Bethancourt c
27 Cedric Hunter lf
9 Sean Kazmar 3b
20 Todd Cunningham rf
2 Daniel Castro ss
32 Jordan Lennerton 1b
1 Luis Mateo 2b
Starting pitcher: 51 RHP Greg Smith (5-4, 2.31 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (62-56)
8 Emilio Bonafacio 2b
17 Jason Coats cf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
20 Rob Brantly dh
32 Kevan Smith c
15 John Mayberry Jr. rf
26 Tyler Colvin lf
2 Drew Garcia ss
Starting pitcher: 29 RHP Scott Carroll (5-2, 2.67 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 118 lineups: Knights, Braves square off in Game 2 of series

The Charlotte Knights host the Gwinnett Braves in the second game of their four-game International League South division series Tuesday night at BB&T BallPark.

Gwinnett Braves (62-53)
8 Mallex Smith cf
14 Eric Young Jr. lf
38 Christian Bethancourt c
27 Cedric Hunter dh
9 Sean Kazmar 3b
20 Todd Cunningham rf
2 Daniel Castro ss
32 Jordan Lennerton 1b
1 Luis Mateo 2b
Starting pitcher: 59 RHP Tyrell Jenkins (3-2, 3.03 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (61-56)
8 Emilio Bonafacio cf
17 Jason Coats lf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
20 Rob Brantly c
45 Chris Jacobs dh (late change to lineup, 15 John Mayberry Jr. was original starter)
26 Tyler Colvin rf
2 Drew Garcia ss
12 Ethan Wilson 2b
Starting pitcher: 46 RHP Brad Penny (5-6, 4.21 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 117 lineups: Knights open four-game series against Braves

The Charlotte Knights open a four-game series against International League South division foe Gwinnett Braves on Monday night at BB&T BallPark.

Gwinnett Braves (61-53)
8 Mallex Smith cf
14 Eric Young Jr. lf
38 Christian Bethancourt c
27 Cedric Hunter dh
9 Sean Kazmar 3b
20 Todd Cunningham rf
2 Daniel Castro ss
32 Jordan Lennerton 1b
1 Luis Mateo 2b
Starting pitcher: 54 RHP Kanekoa Texeira (4-3, 3.53 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (61-55)
20 Rob Brantly c
17 Jason Coats cf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
15 John Mayberry Jr. rf
26 Tyler Colvin lf
44 Chris Jacobs dh
2 Drew Garcia ss
12 Ethan Wilson 2b
Starting pitcher: 31 RHP Kyle Drabek (6-6, 2.74 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves series probables

Gwinnett Braves vs. Charlotte Knights

At BB&T BallPark

Monday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Kyle Drabek (6-6, 2.74 ERA)

GWN: RHP Kanekoa Texeira (4-3, 3.53 ERA)

Tuesday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Brad Penny (5-6, 4.21 ERA)

GWN: RHP Tyrell Jenkins (3-2, 3.03 ERA)

Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Scott Carroll (5-2, 2.67 ERA)

GWN: LHP Greg Smith (5-4, 2.31 ERA)

Thursday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Erik Johnson (8-8, 2.58 ERA)

GWN: RHP Victor Mateo (1-0, 2.25 ERA)

Head to head: This is the sixth series between Charlotte (61-54) and Gwinnett (61-52) this season, but the first time the two International League South foes will play a four-game series. The Knights have taken three of the five series and hold an 8-5 edge in games played overall this season, but the Braves won all three games in their last series, July 24-26 in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Notes: Charlotte and Gwinnett are both in the hunt for the league’s wildcard berth. Entering Sunday’s league games, the Braves are currently second in the IL South, four games behind Norfolk, while the Knights are third, five games back. That puts Gwinnett 1½ games behind Columbus in the wild-card race, with Charlotte 2½ games back. … Knights outfielder Matt Tuiasosopo has had one of the hottest bats in the International League over the past five weeks. His 12 home runs is the most in the league since July 1, and his 31 RBIs are second-best. … Charlotte infielder Drew Garcia moved into eighth place on the Knights’ all-time games played list Sunday, making his 283^rd appearance to pass Josh Fields. He is just nine games behind Josh Phegley, currently seventh with 292 games played. … Charlotte manager Joel Skinner is just three wins away from 275 career victories with the Knights.

Bill Kiser

Game 116 lineups: Knights wrap up three-game series with Red Wings

The Charlotte Knights wrap up their three-game International League series against the Rochester Red Wings on Sunday afternoon at BB&T BallPark.

Rochester Red Wings (58-56)
53 Byron Buxton cf
2 James Beresford 2b
23 Reynaldo Rodriguez 1b
31 Oswaldo Arcia dh
22 Eric Fryer c
7 Xavier Avery rf
4 Jose Martinez 3b
5 Eric Farris lf
13 Argenis Diaz ss
Starting pitcher: RHP Michael Bowden (7-3, 2.33 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (61-54)
20 Rob Brantly dh
17 Jason Coats cf
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
22 Matt Davidson 3b
15 John Mayberry Jr. rf
32 Kevan Smith c
26 Tyler Colvin lf
2 Drew Garcia 2b
8 Cleuluis Rondon ss
Starting pitcher: RHP Hector Noesi (1-1, 2.67 ERA)

Game time: 5:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 115 lineups: Knights host Red Wings in Game 2 of three-game series

The Charlotte Knights host the Rochester Red Wings in the second game of their three-game International League series on Saturday night at BB&T BallPark.

Rochester Red Wings (57-56)
53 Byron Buxton cf
2 James Beresford dh
1 Danny Santana ss
23 Reynaldo Rodriguez 1b
11 Danny Ortiz lf
31 OSwaldo Arcia rf
13 Argenis Diaz 2b
17 Doug Bernier 3b
20 Carlos Paulino c
Starting pitcher: RHP Jose Berrios (2-1, 3.58 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (61-53)
20 Rob Brantly c
17 Jason Coats cf
18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf
22 Matt Davidson 3b
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
15 John Mayberry Jr. dh
26 Tyler Colvin rf
2 Drew Garcia 2b
8 Cleuluis Rondon ss
Starting pitcher: RHP Erik Johnson (8-7, 2.49 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: My12/MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 114 lineups: Knights open three-game series vs. Red Wings

The Charlotte Knights continue their 10-game homestand Friday at BB&T BallPark with the opening game of a three-game series against the Rochester Red Wings.

Rochester Red Wings (57-55)
53 Byron Buxton dh
2 James Beresford 2b
1 Danny Santana ss
23 Reynaldo Rodriguez 1b
11 Danny Ortiz cf
4 Jose Martinez 3b
31 Oswaldo Arcia rf
7 Xavier Avery lf
20 Carlos Paulino c
Starting pitcher: LHP Pat Dean (8-9, 2.92 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (60-53)
20 Rob Brantly dh
17 Jason Coats cf
18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf
22 Matt Davidson 3b
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
15 John Mayberry Jr. rf
32 Kevan Smith c
2 Drew Garcia 2b
4 Justin Sellers ss
Starting pitcher: RHP Scott Carroll (4-2, 2.45 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings series probables

Rochester Red Wings vs. Charlotte Knights

At BB&T BallPark

Friday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Scott Carroll (4-2, 2.45 ERA)

ROC: LHP Pat Dean (8-9, 2.92 ERA)

Saturday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Erik Johnson (8-7, 2.49 ERA)

ROC: RHP Jose Berrios (2-1, 3.58 ERA)

Sunday, 5:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Hector Noesi (1-1, 2.67 ERA)

ROC: RHP Michael Bowden (7-3, 2.33 ERA)

Head to head: This is the second series between Charlotte (60-52) and Rochester (56-55), with the Redwings taking two games from the Knights in a three-game series June 26-28 in Rochester, N.Y.

Briefly: Knights infielder Drew Garcia has been hot during the early days of August, with Wednesday’s three-hit performance his third in four games. He’s now batting .600 (9 of 15) for the month (through Wednesday), with three runs scored and three RBIs. … Entering Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Bisons, Charlotte leads the International League in home runs with 103, the only team in the league to pass the 100-homer mark this season. Of those, 71 have come at BB&T BallPark.

Bill Kiser

Game 113 lineups: Knights close out series vs. Bisons

The Charlotte Knights wrap up their three-game series against the Buffalo Bisons on Thursday night at BB&T BallPark.

Buffalo Bisons (57-54)
37 Dalton Pompey lf
31 Roemon Fields cf
16 Matt Hague 1b
36 Luke Scott dh
39 Alex Hassan rf
3 Ty Kelly 2b
41 Andy Burns ss
44 George Kottaras c
24 Jonathon Berti 3b
Starting pitcher: LHP Randy Wolf (7-1, 2.48 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (60-52)
20 Rob Brantly c
17 Jason Coats cf
18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf
22 Matt Davidson 3b
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
32 Kevan Smith dh
2 Drew Garcia 2b
26 Tyler Colvin rf
4 Justin Sellers ss
Starting pitcher: RHP Brad Penny (5-5, 3.90 ERA)

Game time: 7:45 p.m. (start delayed by rain)
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Game 112 lineups: Knights face Bisons in second game of three-game series

The Charlotte Knights host the Buffalo Bisons in the second game of their three-game series Wednesday night at BB&T BallPark.

Buffalo Bisons (57-53)
37 Dalton Pompey cf
31 Roemon Fields lf
16 Matt Hague 1b
36 Luke Scott dh
3 Ty Kelly 2b
11 Melky Mesa rf
41 Andy Burns 3b
9 Sean Ochinko c
1 Jonathan Diaz ss
Starting pitcher: RHP Todd Redmond (1-2, 4.02 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (59-52)
20 Rob Brantly dh
17 Jason Coats cf
18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf
22 Matt Davidson 3b
41 Dayan Viciedo 1b
32 Kevan Smith c
26 Tyler Colvin rf
2 Drew Garcia 2b
4 Justin Sellers ss
Starting pitcher: RHP Kyle Drabek (5-6, 2.71 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730.

Bill Kiser

Game 111 lineups: Knights open 10-game homestand against Buffalo Bisons

The Charlotte Knights open a 10-game homestand with a three-game series against the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday night at BB&T BallPark in uptown Charlotte.

Buffalo Bisons (56-53)
37 Dalton Pompey lf
31 Roemon Fields cf
16 Matt Hague 1b
36 Luke Scott dh
39 Alex Hassan rf
3 Ty Kelly 3b
24 Jonathon Berti 2b
9 Sean Ochinko c (Josh Thole was orginally the starter, but manager Gary Allenson made lineup change 40 minutes before game time)
1 Jonathan Diaz ss
Starting pitcher: 26 RHP Scott Copeland (8-3, 2.13 ERA)

Charlotte Knights (59-51)
4 Justin Sellers ss
17 Jason Coats cf
18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf
22 Matt Davidson 3b
41 Dylan Viciedo 1b
20 Rob Brantly c
45 Chris Jacobs dh
26 Tyler Colvin rf
2 Drew Garcia 2b
Starting pitcher: 38 RHP Hector Noesi (1-1, 2.25 ERA)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ESPN 730

Bill Kiser

Charlotte Knights-Buffalo Bisons series probables

Bisons vs. Knights

At BB&T BallPark

Series probables

Tuesday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Hector Noesi (1-1, 2.25 ERA).

BUF: RHP Scott Copeland (6-2, 2.41 ERA).

Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Kyle Drabek (5-6, 2.71 ERA).

BUF: RHP Todd Redmond (1-2, 4.21 ERA).

Thursday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Brad Penny (5-5, 3.90 ERA).

BUF: LHP Randy Wolf (7-1, 2.48 ERA).

Head to head: This is the second series between Charlotte (59-51) and Buffalo (56-53), with the Knights losing three times in a four-game series against the Bisons in Buffalo, N.Y., June 11-14. Charlotte is currently 5½ games behind the Norfolk Tides in the International League South division, while Buffalo is third in the IL North, a half-game behind second-place Rochester and 4½ games back of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Bill Kiser

Game 100 lineups: Charlotte Knights close out home series against Durham Bulls

The Charlotte Knights and Durham Bulls meet Thursday night at BB&T BallPark in uptown Charlotte.

Durham Bulls (49-48)

Boog Powell lf

Ryan Brett 2b

Mikie Mahtook rf

J.P. Arencibia 1b

Richie Shaffer 3b

Corey Brown cf

Nick Franklin dh

Hak-Ju Lee ss

Luke Maile c

Starting pitcher: Matt Andriese (1-1, 2.19)

Charlotte Knights (57-42)

Micah Johnson 2b

Drew Garcia ss

Jason Coats lf

Matt Davidson 3b

Matt Tuiasosopo 1b

Trayce Thompson cf

George Kottaras c

Chris Marrero dh

Tyler Colvin rf

Starting pitcher: Hector Noesi (0-0, 1.29)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Game 99 lineups: Charlotte Knights look to clinch series win against Durham Bulls

Here are the lineups:

Bulls (49-47)
Ryan Brett 2B
Taylor Motter RF
Grady Sizemore DH
J.P. Arencibia 1B
Richie Shaffer 3B
Corey Brown CF
Mikie Mahtook LF
Nick Franklin SS
Luke Maile C
Pitching: Bradin Hagens (1-1, 4.26)

Knights (56-42)
Micah Johnson 2B (second in the International League with a .326 batting average)
Leury Garcia SS (batting .368 in July)
Jason Coats LF (hitting .309 in July with four home runs, 14 RBI and 10 runs scored)
Matt Davidson 3B
Matt Tuiasosopo DH
Trayce Thompson CF (second in the IL with 38 extra-base hits)
Chris Marrero 1B (batting .300 in July)
Kevan Smith C
Tyler Colvin RF
Pitching: RHP Scott Carroll (3-2, 2.06)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Notes: Tyler Saladino, who was promoted from Charlotte to the Chicago White Sox on July 10, extended his hitting streak to seven games on Tuesday with a 3-for-5 effort against the St. Louis Cardinals. In Chicago's 8-5 loss, Saladino, 26, hit his second home run in as many days. Since joining the White Sox, Saladino is hitting .355 with a .968 OPS and has entrenched himself as the team's starting third baseman.

Roster moves: Charlotte right-hander Shawn Haviland was traded on Wednesday to the Colorado Rockies organization in exchange for cash considerations. In 19 games (13 starts) for the Knights this season, he went 4-5 with a 4.19 ERA. His most recent outing came on Sunday against the Norfolk Tides, when he surrendered four runs (three earned) in 4 2/3 innings. Haviland signed with the White Sox organization on Jan 12. after spending the 2014 season in the Oakland Athletics organization.

In a corresponding move, first baseman Chris Jacobs of Class AA Birmingham was promoted to the Knights. In 11 games with the Barons, Jacobs batted .229. Jacobs was signed by the White Sox organization on Dec. 20 and started the season in High A Winston-Salem, where he hit .283 with three home runs and 27 RBI in 59 games.

Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky throws first pitch at Chicago White Sox game

Less than two weeks removed from playing in the NBA's Orlando Summer League, Charlotte Hornets' first-round pick Frank Kaminsky threw out the first pitch before Tuesday's Chicago White Sox major league baseball game.

Kaminsky, who attended Wisconsin and is from Lisle, Ill., grew up a White Sox fan. In addition to throwing out the first pitch before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals, he also took some swings in the batting cage.

Just a little #SoxCellfie before @FSKPart3's first pitch. pic.twitter.com/jJUBsed9mT

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 21, 2015

Frank Kaminsky says his two favorite teams growing up were the White Sox and whoever was playing the Cubs. pic.twitter.com/sVUmDmVeZK

— Doug Padilla (@ESPNChiSox) July 21, 2015

.@FSKPart3 says this is his first #WhiteSox game of the year but his family used to have season tickets in left field when he was younger.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 21, 2015

Frank Kaminsky hitting in the cage. "This is nerve wracking!" pic.twitter.com/95ACXZiCOD

— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) July 21, 2015

White Sox fan Frank Kaminsky threw out the first pitch tonight. AP pic.twitter.com/ATE3U8AwX0

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) July 22, 2015

Frank Kaminsky just threw out the first pitch here at the White Sox game. It looked a bit like a lob... Like a basketball shot actually

— Mike Hall (@BTNMikeHall) July 22, 2015

Game 98 lineups: Durham Bulls at Charlotte Knights

Here are the lineups:

Bulls (49-46)
Boog Powell LF
Ryan Brett 2B
Taylor Motter RF
J.P. Arencibia 1B
Richie Shaffer 3B
Corey Brown CF
Nick Franklin DH
Hak-Ju Lee SS
Bobby Wilson C
Pitching: LHP Everett Teaford (4-6, 5.58)

Knights (55-42)
Micah Johnson 2B (his .333 batting average ranks second in the International League)
Leury Garcia SS (currently third in the IL with 27 stolen bases this season)
Jason Coats LF
Matt Davidson 3B (tied for second in the IL with 15 home runs this season)
Matt Tuiasosopo RF (has hit a team-leading six home runs in July)
Trayce Thompson CF
Chris Marrero 1B
Kevan Smith C
Tyler Colvin DH
Pitching: RHP Brad Penny (4-3, 3.94)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Game 97 lineups: Charlotte Knights open four-game series with Durham Bulls

Here are the lineups:

Bulls (49-45)
Boog Powell LF
Taylor Motter DH
Mikie Mahtook RF
J.P. Arencibia 1B
Richie Shaffer 3B
Corey Brown CF
Nick Franklin 2B
Hak-Ju Lee SS
Luke Maile C
Pitching: LHP Scott Diamond (9-3, 3.28)

Knights (54-42)
Micah Johnson 2B
Leury Garcia CF
Jason Coats LF
Matt Davidson 3B
Matt Tuiasosopo RF
Chris Marrero 1B
Kevan Smith C
Drew Garcia SS
Ethan Wilson DH
Pitching: RHP Erik Johnson (7-5, 2.73)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Notes: Micah Johnson was named the International League Batter of the Week on Monday after hitting .500 with seven runs scored, one home run and four stolen bases during the four-game week. Over his past five games, he has 12 hits and has scored eight runs. ... Trayce Thompson, who was removed in the bottom of the sixth inning during Sunday's game against the Norfolk Tides, is not in the Knights' starting lineup on Monday. After Sunday's game, Charlotte manager Joel Skinner said Thompson was removed from the game for precautionary reasons after dealing with leg cramps. Thompson leads the International League in games played, having played in all 96 of the Knights' games this season. ... Tyler Saladino, who was promoted from Charlotte to the Chicago White Sox on July 10, extended his hitting streak to six games on Sunday in Chicago's 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. His lone hit during Sunday's game was his first major-league home run, which can be seen below. He is batting .308 in seven games with the White Sox.

Making memories: Watch @SaladinoTyler collect his 1st MLB HR in the 9th. http://t.co/NwL40jCIGT pic.twitter.com/YhCwe5Tv2u

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 19, 2015

Roster move: Right-handed pitcher Nate Jones was placed on the Knights' active roster on Monday as a part of his major-league rehab assignment. Jones, who had Tommy John surgery in July 2014, opened his rehab assignment with Advanced-A Winston-Salem. In three games with the Dash, he went 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA.  

Game 96 lineups: Knights look to split four-game series with Tides

Here are the lineups:

Tides (52-40)
Henry Urrutia DH
Rey Navarro SS
Christian Walker 1B
Dariel Alvarez RF
Steve Clevenger C
Sean Halton LF
Michael Almanzar 3B
Julio Borbon CF
Derrik Gibson 2B
Pitching: RHP Zach Davies (3-5, 2.70)

Knights (53-42)
Micah Johnson 2B (has nine hits over his past four games)
Leury Garcia SS (hitting .348 in July)
Jason Coats LF
Matt Davidson 3B (leads International League third basemen with a .965 fielding percentage)
Matt Tuiasosopo RF
Trayce Thompson CF (one home run away from 100 in his minor-league career)
Chris Marrero 1B
Kevan Smith C
Tyler Colvin DH
Pitching: RHP Shawn Haviland (4-5, 4.09)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Game 95 lineups: Norfolk Tides at Charlotte Knights

Here are the lineups:

Tides (51-40) 
Henry Urrutia RF
Rey Navarro 2B
Christian Walker 1B
Dariel Alvarez CF
Steve Clevenger DH
Sean Halton LF
Michael Almanzar 3B
Audry Perez C
Paul Janish SS
Pitching: RHP Tyler Wilson (3-5, 3.06)

Knights (53-41)
Micah Johnson 2B
Leury Garcia SS
Jason Coats LF
Matt Davidson 3B
Matt Tuiasosopo RF
Trayce Thompson CF
George Kottaras C
Chris Marrero 1B
Tyler Colvin DH
Pitching: RHP Hector Noesi (0-0, 0.00)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: WMYT/ MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Roster moves: Right-handed pitcher Kyle Drabek (5-5, 2.86) was placed on the disabled list on Saturday. The move is retroactive to July 15. Drabek's 2.86 ERA is the third lowest in the International League, and his .211 batting average against is the second lowest in the IL among starters. He was named the IL Pitcher of the Week for the week of July 6-12 after going 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in two starts.

Taking Drabek's spot on the Knights' roster is right-hander Shawn Haviland, who was activated off the DL on Saturday. He is 4-5 with a 4.09 ERA in 12 starts this season. His most recent start was on July 9 against the Durham Bulls, when he surrendered three runs (two earned) in a 10-8 loss. Haviland will take Drabek's spot in the rotation and start Sunday's game against Norfolk.

Game 94 lineups: Norfolk Tides at Charlotte Knights

Here are the lineups:

Tides (51-39)
Henry Urrutia RF
Rey Navarro 2B
Christian Walker 1B
Dariel Alvarez DH
Steve Clevenger C
Sean Halton LF
Michael Almanzar 3B
Julio Borbon CF
Paul Janish SS
Pitching: RHP Kevin Gausman (0-1, 0.00)

Knights (52-41)
Micah Johnson 2B (hitting .383 in July with 16 runs scored)
Leury Garcia SS (batting .314 in July)
Jason Coats LF (hitting .326 in July with nine RBI and seven runs scored)
Matt Davidson 3B (tied for third in the International League with 14 home runs this season)
Matt Tuiasosopo RF
Trayce Thompson CF (one home run away from 100 for his minor-league career)
Chris Marrero 1B (his .375 batting average since July 2 is the seventh highest in the IL)
Kevan Smith C
Tyler Colvin DH
Pitching: RHP Scott Carroll (3-2, 2.10)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV / ESPN 730

Game 93: Charlotte Knights welcome Norfolk Tides for four-game series

Here are the lineups:

Tides (50-39)
Henry Urrutia RF
Rey Navarro SS
Christian Walker 1B
Dariel Alvarez CF
Steve Clevenger DH
Sean Halton LF
Michael Almanzar 3B
Audry Perez C
Derrik Gibson 2B
Pitching: RHP Mike Wright (5-0, 3.00)

Knights (52-40)
Micah Johnson 2B
Leury Garcia SS
Jason Coats LF
Matt Tuiasosopo RF
Trayce Thompson CF
Tyler Colvin DH
Chris Marrero 1B
Kevan Smith C
Drew Garcia 3B
Pitching: RHP Brad Penny (4-3, 3.89)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV / ESPN 730

Charlotte Knights-Norfolk Tides series probables

Knights vs. Tides
At BB&T BallPark

Series probables

Thursday, 7:05 p.m.
CHA: RHP Brad Penny (4-3, 3.89)
NOR: RHP Mike Wright (5-0, 3.00)

Friday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Scott Carroll (3-2, 2.10) 

NOR: RHP Kevin Gausman (0-1, 0.00)

Saturday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: TBD 

NOR: RHP Tyler Wilson (3-5, 3.06)

Sunday, 5:05 p.m.

CHA: TBD 

NOR: RHP Zach Davies (3-5, 2.70)

Head to head: This is the sixth series between Charlotte (52-40) and Norfolk (50-39) this season. The Knights have won nine of the 16 games. The most recent series between the teams was in Norfolk this past weekend, and Charlotte took three of four games to enter the All-Star break with a half-game lead over the Tides in the International League South Division.

Game 88 lineups: Knights conclude three-game series with Bulls

Here are the lineups:

Bulls (45-41)
Boog Powell CF
Tim Beckham 2B
Taylor Motter RF
J.P. Arencibia 1B
Richie Shaffer 3B
Corey Brown LF
Mikie Mahtook DH
Hak-Ju Lee SS
Luke Maile C
Pitching: RHP Bradin Hagens (0-0, 1.13)

Knights (49-38)
Micah Johnson 2B (has seven hits over his past three games)
Leury Garcia SS (fourth in the International League with 23 steals)
Jason Coats LF
Matt Davidson 3B (tied for the IL lead with 14 home runs)
Matt Tuiasosopo 1B
Trayce Thompson CF
Chris Marrero DH (has a six-game hitting streak)
Kevan Smith C
Tyler Colvin RF
Pitching: RHP Shawn Haviland (4-4, 4.19)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Notes: Haviland enters tonight's game having won three of his past five starts. During that five-game stretch, he is 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA. ... Charlotte manager Joel Skinner was added to the the U.S. Team coaching staff for Sunday's All-Star Futures Game at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. Skinner ranks first in franchise history with 260 wins. The game can be seen on MLB Network and MLB.com at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Roster move: While an official roster move hasn't been made, the Chicago White Sox have reportedly optioned right-hander Scott Carroll back to Charlotte. After being promoted to Chicago for the second time this season on June 18, Carroll posted a 3.68 ERA in four relief appearances. Carroll, 30, is 3-2 with a 2.37 ERA in six starts with the Knights this season.

Following today’s game vs. Toronto, the Chicago White Sox optioned right-handed pitcher Scott Carroll to @KnightsBaseball.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 9, 2015

Game 87 lineups: Durham Bulls at Charlotte Knights

Here are the lineups:

Bulls (44-41)
Boog Powell RF
Corey Brown DH
Taylor Motter LF
J.P. Arencibia 1B
Richie Shaffer 3B
Nick Franklin 2B
Mikie Mahtook CF
Hak-Ju Lee SS
Bobby Wilson C
Pitching: LH Robert Zarate (1-0, 0.69)

Knights (49-37)
Tyler Saladino SS
Jason Coats LF
Matt Tuiasosopo RF
Matt Davidson 3B
Trayce Thompson CF
Chris Marrero 1B
Kevan Smith C
Tyler Colvin DH
Drew Garcia 2B
Pitching: RHP Brad Penny (4-3, 3.98)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Game 86 lineups: Charlotte Knights host Durham Bulls for three-game series

Here are the lineups:

Bulls (44-40)
Boog Powell RF
Tim Beckham SS
Corey Brown LF
J.P. Arencibia 1B
Richie Shaffer 3B
Nick Franklin 2B
Mikie Mahtook CF
Vince Belnome DH
Luke Maile C
Pitching: RHP Jose Dominguez (0-1, 5.19)

Knights (48-37)
Micah Johnson 2B
Tyler Saladino 3B
Jason Coats LF
Matt Davidson DH
Tyler Colvin RF
Trayce Thompson CF
Chris Marrero 1B
Kevan Smith C
Leury Garcia SS
Pitching: RHP Junior Guerra (0-3, 2.91)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Notes: Durham right-hander Matt Andriese was originally scheduled to start for the Bulls before being called up to the Tampa Bay Rays. He will start Game 2 of Tampa's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals at 8:10 p.m. ... Knights third baseman Matt Davidson has been selected to participate in the Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday at Werner Park in Omaha, Neb. Davidson, who is tied for second in the International League with 13 home runs, won the 2013 Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby as a member of the Reno Aces. Davidson was elected to start Wednesday's All-Star game as the IL's designated hitter. ... Dan Hayes of Comcast SportsNet Chicago says Charlotte right-hander Erik Johnson is having his workload monitored by the Chicago White Sox and will return to action on Friday in Norfolk. Johnson is 7-5 on the season with a 2.86 ERA. He hasn't pitched since June 26 at Rochester.

Erik Johnson will pitch few innings Fri, then in Triple-A All-Star Game & return to rotation on reg rest. #WhiteSox monitoring workload.

— Dan Hayes (@CSNHayes) July 7, 2015

Charlotte Knights-Durham Bulls series probables

Knights vs. Bulls
At BB&T BallPark

Series probables

Tuesday, 7:05 p.m.
CHA: RHP Junior Guerra (0-3, 2.91)

DUR: RHP Matt Andriese (1-0, 2.88)

Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Brad Penny (4-3, 3.98)

DUR: LHP Robert Zarate (1-0, 0.69)

Thursday, 7:05 p.m.

CHA: RHP Shawn Haviland (4-4, 4.19)

DUR: RHP Bradin Hagens (0-0, 1.13)

Head to head: This is the fourth series between Charlotte (48-37) and Durham (44-40) this season. The Knights split a two-game series in Charlotte on April 13 and 14. The Bulls hosted a four-game series against the Knights starting on April 20, and Durham won three games to one. The most recent series between the two teams was in Durham from June 2 to June 4, and the Bulls took two of three games.

Game 81 lineups: Knights look to avoid sweep to Braves

Here are the lineups:

Braves (42-38)
Mallex Smith CF (5-for-10 with three runs scored in first two games of series)
Jose Peraza 2B (went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Game 1)
Eric Young Jr. LF
Adonis Garcia 3B
Cedric Hunter DH (has hit two home runs and recorded six RBI in past three games)
Todd Cunningham RF
Sean Kazmar SS
Barrett Kleinknecht 1B
Jose Yepez C
Pitching: RHP Jorge Reyes (NR)

Knights (44-37)
Micah Johnson 2B (5-for-9 in first two games of series)
Tyler Saladino DH
Matt Tuiasosopo LF
Matt Davidson 3B
Tyler Colvin RF
Trayce Thompson CF
George Kottaras C (batting .317 with six home runs in 22 games this season)
Chris Marrero 1B (went 4-for-4 with a solo home run in Game 1)
Drew Garcia SS
Pitching: RHP Brad Penny (3-3, 4.31)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Game 80 lineups: Knights and Braves open day-night doubleheader

Here are the lineups:

Braves (41-38)
Mallex Smith CF
Jose Peraza 2B
Eric Young Jr. DH
Adonis Garcia 3B
Cedric Hunter LF
Christian Bethancourt C
Sean Kazmar 1B
Daniel Castro SS
Mycal Jones RF
Pitching: LHP Greg Smith (2-3, 2.26)

Knights (44-36)
Micah Johnson 2B
Tyler Saladino SS
Jason Coats DH
Matt Davidson 3B
Matt Tuisasosopo LF
Trayce Thompson CF
Chris Marrero RF
Kevan Smith C
Alexander Simon 1B
Pitching: Miguel Chalas (0-3, 4.58)

Game time: 12:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Roster moves: First baseman Chris Curley was placed on the disabled list on Friday morning. Since being promoted to Charlotte from Double-A Birmingham on June 24, Curley was batting .381 with two runs scored, one home run and two RBI. In 23 games with the Barons this season, Curley was batting ,145 with five runs scored, two home runs and nine RBI.

With Curley being placed on the disabled list, first baseman Alexander Simon was promoted to Charlotte from Class A Kannapolis and will start Game 1 of the Knights' doubleheader against the Gwinnett Braves. In 23 games with the Intimidators, Simon was hitting .293 with 12 runs scored, four doubles, two triples, one home run and 13 RBI. Simon started the 2015 season in the Tampa Bay Rays organization and was acquired by the Chicago White Sox organization on May 30 in exchange for cash. 

Game 79 lineups: Gwinnett Braves at Charlotte Knights

Here are the lineups:

Braves (40-38)
Mallex Smith CF
Jose Peraza 2B
Eric Young Jr. LF
Cedric Hunter DH
Sean Kazmar 3B
Todd Cunningham RF
Daniel Castro SS
Barrett Kleinknecht 1B
Jose Yepez C
Pitching: RHP Kanekoa Texeira (0-2, 4.20)

Knights (44-35)
Micah Johnson 2B (hit .295 in the month of June)
Tyler Saladino SS
Matt Tuiasosopo LF
Matt Davidson 3B (tied for the International League-lead in home runs with 13)
Tyler Colvin RF
Trayce Thompson CF (second in the IL with 43 runs scored)
Chris Marrero DH
Kevan Smith C
Chris Curley 1B (batting .381 in seven games with Charlotte)
Pitching: RHP Junior Guerra (0-3, 3.00)

Game time: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730

Notes: The Knights enter Thursday's game 1 1/2 games behind the first-place Norfolk Tides in the IL South Division standings. ... Four Knights will represent Charlotte in the Triple-A All-Star game on July 15. Read more here.

Roster moves: RHP Hector Noesi was placed on the temporary inactive list on Thursday. After going 0-4 with a 6.89 ERA in 10 games (five starts) with the Chicago White Sox, Noesi was outrighted to Charlotte from Chicago on June 26. Noesi hasn't pitched for the Knights this season.

RHP Junior Guerra was optioned to Charlotte  on Wednesday and was placed on the Knights' active roster on Thursday. After being promoted to Chicago on June 7, Guerra went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA in three relief appearances for the White Sox. Guerra opened the season with Double-A Birmingham, and in seven games for the Knights, he went 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA in seven games (five starts) and struck out 30 batters.