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