tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56733831422537348082024-03-13T17:10:10.685-04:00Charlotte Knights InsiderINSIDE INFORMATION AND OBSERVATIONS ABOUT THE CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS FROM THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVERUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-60960692758901326052015-09-09T15:57:00.003-04:002015-09-09T15:57:35.182-04:00Knights top Minor League Baseball in fans per game in 2015<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. <u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“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.”<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />The 2015 season also ushered in the ballpark’s one-millionth fan through the gates. On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1863223625" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Wednesday, June 17</span></span>, the Knights welcomed Bill Lavell of Rock Hill, SC to the 105<sup>th</sup> 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).<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-65920032376736388402015-09-03T10:20:00.001-04:002015-09-03T10:20:42.125-04:00Game 140 lineup: Knights take on Bulls in Game 2 of final home series<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights host the Durham Bulls in a "businessman's lunch" game at BB&T BallPark on Thursday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Durham Bulls (71-68)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Boog Powell cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Ryan Brett 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11 Taylor Motter rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 Corey Brown dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Joey Rickard lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">33 Cameron Seitzer 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 Jake Elmore 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">34 Alec Sole ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Wilmer Dominguez c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>17 RHP Everett Teaford (5-9, 5.34 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (72-67)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Micah Johnson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">45 Chris Jacobs dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25 Chris Curley lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>29 RHP Scott Carroll (7-4, 3.40 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>12:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-43836776276348406182015-09-02T15:58:00.003-04:002015-09-02T15:58:25.045-04:00Game 139 lineups: Knights open final home series vs. Bulls<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Durham Bulls (70-68)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13 Jose Constanza lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Ryan Brett cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11 Taylor Motter ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 Corey Brown rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 Nick Franklin 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">33 Cameron Seitzer 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 Jake Elmore 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Boog Powell dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14 Mayo Acosta c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>29 RHP Jared Mortensen (0-0, 0.00 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (72-66)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Micah Johnson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">45 Chris Jacobs dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25 Chris Curley lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>46 RHP Brad Penny (7-8, 4.10 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV//ESPN 730</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-15681734207109300922015-08-24T18:16:00.002-04:002015-08-24T18:16:41.026-04:00Game 130 lineups: Knights open three-game series vs. Braves<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights open a three-game series against International League South division rival Gwinnett Braves on Monday night at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gwinnett Braves (70-58)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Mallex Smith cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Todd Cunningham rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 Hector Olivera 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7 Joey Terdoslavich dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">27 Cedric Hunter lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 Sean Kazmar 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Daniel Castro ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Jordan Lennerton 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25 Jose Yepez c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>28 RHP Jake Brigham (3-0, 5.11 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (66-63)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Leury Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">45 Chris Jacobs dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>29 RHP Scott Carroll (5-4, 3.80 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-11216797390407784012015-08-23T15:23:00.001-04:002015-08-23T15:23:44.364-04:00Game 129 lineups: Knights close out series vs. Indians<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights close out their four-game International League series against the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday afternoon at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Indianapolis Indians (75-53)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13 Alen Hanson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Keon Broxton cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">43 Travis Snider lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">28 Corey Hart dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Willy Garcia rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Josh Bell 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">29 Elias Diaz c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Dan Gamache 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 Gustavo Nunez ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>50 RHP Chris Volstad (9-6, 3.35 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (66-62)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Leury Garcia cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 Ethan Wilson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>46 RHP Brad Penny (6-7, 4.16 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>5:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-34044872821210229362015-08-22T10:40:00.001-04:002015-08-22T10:40:12.612-04:00Game 128 lineups: Knights face Indians in third game of IL series<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights host the Indianapolis Indians in the third game of their four-game International League series Saturday afternoon at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Indianapolis Indians (74-53)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13 Alen Hanson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Keon Broxton cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 Jordy Mercer ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">43 Travis Snider dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Willy Garcia rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Josh Bell 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14 Jaff Decker lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tony Sanchez c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Dan Gamache 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>34 RHP Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 1.29 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (66-61)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Leury Garcia cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">40 John Mayberry Jr. dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 Ethan Wilson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>31 RHP Kyle Drabek (7-7, 3.27 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>12:05 p.m/</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-10147361581186976502015-08-21T20:30:00.001-04:002015-08-21T20:30:06.173-04:00Game 127 lineups: Knights, Indians go in Game 2 of doubleheader<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights and Indianapolis Indians face off in Game 2 of their International League doubleheader Friday night at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Indianapolis Indians (74-52)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13 Alen Hanson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 Gustavo Nunez ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14 Jaff Decker lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Willy Garcia dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">19 John Bowker 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">29 Elias Diaz c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Steve Lombardozzi rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Dan Gamache 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7 Gorkys Hernandez cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>30 RHP A.J. Morris (5-2, 2.62 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (65-61)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Leury Garcia cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">45 Chris Jacobs 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 Ethan Wilson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>9 RHP Terance Marin (3-2, 2.34 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>8:30 p.m. (approximate)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-57739052024186621932015-08-21T16:18:00.002-04:002015-08-21T16:18:43.812-04:00Game 126 lineups: Knights, Indians square off in Game 1 of doubleheader<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights and Indianapolis Indians play the first game of their International League doubleheader on Friday night at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Indianapolis Indians (73-52)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13 Alen Hanson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 Jordy Mercer ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">28 Corey Hart dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Willy Garcia rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">43 Travis Snider lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Josh Bell 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Keon Broxton cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tony Sanchez c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Dan Gamache 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>48 RHP Vance Worley (1-0, 3.60 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (65-60)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Leury Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">40 John Mayberry Jr. dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>38 RHP Hector Noesi (1-3, 4.05 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>6:05 p.m. (Game 2 of doubleheader 30 minutes after end of Game 1)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-63833626787566655132015-08-20T16:58:00.000-04:002015-08-20T16:58:32.233-04:00Game 126 lineups: Knights begin four-game series vs. Indians<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Indianapolis Indians (73-52)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 Josh Harrison 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 Jordy Mercer ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">28 Corey Hart dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Willy Garcia rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">43 Travis Snider lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Josh Bell 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Keon Broxton cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tony Sanchez c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Dan Gamache 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>48 RHP Vance Worley (1-0, 3.60 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (65-60)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Leury Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">40 John Mayberry Jr. dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>38 RHP Hector Noesi (1-3, 4.05 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-50125617765972654752015-08-19T23:22:00.001-04:002015-08-19T23:22:30.158-04:00Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians series probables<div class="body">
<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS GAMEDAY<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indianapolis Indians vs.
Charlotte Knights<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At BB&T BallPark<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CHA:</b> RHP Hector Noesi
(1-3, 4.05 ERA)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>IND:</b> RHP Vance
Worley (1-0, 3.60 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CHA:</b> RHP Kyle Drabek
(7-7, 3.27 ERA)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>IND:</b> RHP Tyler
Glasnow (0-0, 1.29 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday, 12:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CHA:</b> RHP Brad Penny
(6-7, 4.16 ERA)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>IND:</b> RHP Chris
Volstad (9-6, 3.35 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday, 5:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CHA:</b> RHP Scott Carroll
(5-4, 3.80 ERA)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>IND:</b> RHP Wilfedo
Boscan (9-3, 3.07 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Head to head:</b> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Notes:</b> Third baseman
Matt Davidson hit his 20<sup>th</sup> 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<sup>th</sup> career homer
in the minor leagues, and 40<sup>th</sup> with the Knights, 10<sup>th</sup>-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).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bill Kiser</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-73170119535135478132015-08-13T17:05:00.002-04:002015-08-13T17:05:44.320-04:00Game 120 lineups: Knights wrap up four-game series vs. Braves<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights close out their four-game International League South division series against the Gwinnett Braves on Thursday night at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gwinnett Braves (63-54)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Mallex Smith cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14 Eric Young Jr. lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">38 Christian Bethancourt dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">27 Cedric Hunter rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Daniel Castro ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Jordan Lennerton 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Barrett Kleinknecht 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25 Jose Yepez c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Luis Mateo 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>17 RHP Victor Mateo (1-0, 2.25 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (62-57)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Emilio Bonifacio cf (in third game of major league rehab assignment from White Sox)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14 J.B. Shuck rf (in first game of major league rehab assignment from White Sox)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">45 Chris Jacobs dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 Ethan Wilson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>39 RHP Erik Johnson (8-8, 2.58 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-25009827220861488962015-08-12T17:04:00.001-04:002015-08-12T17:04:15.069-04:00Game 119 lineups: Knights host Braves in Game 3 of IL South series<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gwinnett Braves (62-54)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Mallex Smith cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14 Eric Young Jr. dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">38 Christian Bethancourt c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">27 Cedric Hunter lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 Sean Kazmar 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Todd Cunningham rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Daniel Castro ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Jordan Lennerton 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Luis Mateo 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>51 RHP Greg Smith (5-4, 2.31 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (62-56)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Emilio Bonafacio 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 John Mayberry Jr. rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>29 RHP Scott Carroll (5-2, 2.67 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-20183471249427209892015-08-11T16:44:00.002-04:002015-08-11T19:33:48.447-04:00Game 118 lineups: Knights, Braves square off in Game 2 of series<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gwinnett Braves (62-53)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Mallex Smith cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14 Eric Young Jr. lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">38 Christian Bethancourt c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">27 Cedric Hunter dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 Sean Kazmar 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Todd Cunningham rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Daniel Castro ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Jordan Lennerton 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Luis Mateo 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>59 RHP Tyrell Jenkins (3-2, 3.03 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (61-56)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Emilio Bonafacio cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">45 Chris Jacobs dh (late change to lineup, 15 John Mayberry Jr. was original starter)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 Ethan Wilson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>46 RHP Brad Penny (5-6, 4.21 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-69501648676222986572015-08-10T17:10:00.002-04:002015-08-10T17:10:32.780-04:00Game 117 lineups: Knights open four-game series against Braves<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights open a four-game series against International League South division foe Gwinnett Braves on Monday night at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gwinnett Braves (61-53)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Mallex Smith cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14 Eric Young Jr. lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">38 Christian Bethancourt c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">27 Cedric Hunter dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 Sean Kazmar 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Todd Cunningham rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Daniel Castro ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Jordan Lennerton 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Luis Mateo 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>54 RHP Kanekoa Texeira (4-3, 3.53 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (61-55)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 John Mayberry Jr. rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">44 Chris Jacobs dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 Ethan Wilson 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>31 RHP Kyle Drabek (6-6, 2.74 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-70158357187225556302015-08-09T17:00:00.001-04:002015-08-09T17:00:05.518-04:00Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves series probables<div class="body">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gwinnett Braves vs. Charlotte Knights<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>At BB&T BallPark<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Monday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CHA: </b>RHP Kyle Drabek (6-6, 2.74 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>GWN: </b>RHP Kanekoa Texeira (4-3, 3.53 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tuesday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CHA: </b>RHP Brad Penny (5-6, 4.21 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>GWN: </b>RHP Tyrell Jenkins (3-2, 3.03 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CHA: </b>RHP Scott Carroll (5-2, 2.67 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>GWN: </b>LHP Greg Smith (5-4, 2.31 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Thursday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CHA: </b>RHP Erik Johnson (8-8, 2.58 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>GWN: </b>RHP Victor Mateo (1-0, 2.25 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Head to head: </b>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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Notes: </b>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<sup>rd</sup>
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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-59495653992867249612015-08-09T15:58:00.000-04:002015-08-09T15:58:23.423-04:00Game 116 lineups: Knights wrap up three-game series with Red Wings<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights wrap up their three-game International League series against the Rochester Red Wings on Sunday afternoon at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rochester Red Wings (58-56)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">53 Byron Buxton cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 James Beresford 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">23 Reynaldo Rodriguez 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">31 Oswaldo Arcia dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Eric Fryer c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7 Xavier Avery rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Jose Martinez 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 Eric Farris lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13 Argenis Diaz ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>RHP Michael Bowden (7-3, 2.33 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (61-54)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 John Mayberry Jr. rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Cleuluis Rondon ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>RHP Hector Noesi (1-1, 2.67 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>5:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-32401242485156431292015-08-08T16:23:00.000-04:002015-08-08T17:10:07.065-04:00Game 115 lineups: Knights host Red Wings in Game 2 of three-game series<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rochester Red Wings (57-56)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">53 Byron Buxton cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 James Beresford dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Danny Santana ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">23 Reynaldo Rodriguez 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11 Danny Ortiz lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">31 OSwaldo Arcia rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13 Argenis Diaz 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Doug Bernier 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Carlos Paulino c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>RHP Jose Berrios (2-1, 3.58 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (61-53)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 John Mayberry Jr. dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 Cleuluis Rondon ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>RHP Erik Johnson (8-7, 2.49 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>My12<b>/</b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-29295820303812316052015-08-07T16:55:00.001-04:002015-08-07T16:55:09.589-04:00Game 114 lineups: Knights open three-game series vs. Red Wings<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rochester Red Wings (57-55)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">53 Byron Buxton dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 James Beresford 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Danny Santana ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">23 Reynaldo Rodriguez 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11 Danny Ortiz cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Jose Martinez 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">31 Oswaldo Arcia rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7 Xavier Avery lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Carlos Paulino c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>LHP Pat Dean (8-9, 2.92 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (60-53)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15 John Mayberry Jr. rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Justin Sellers ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>RHP Scott Carroll (4-2, 2.45 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-26313981393018355402015-08-06T18:48:00.002-04:002015-08-07T16:55:38.218-04:00Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings series probables<div class="body">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rochester Red Wings vs. Charlotte Knights</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>At BB&T BallPark<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Friday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CHA: RHP Scott Carroll (4-2, 2.45 ERA)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ROC: LHP Pat Dean (8-9,
2.92 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Saturday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CHA: RHP Erik Johnson (8-7, 2.49 ERA)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ROC: RHP Jose Berrios
(2-1, 3.58 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sunday, 5:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CHA: RHP Hector Noesi (1-1, 2.67 ERA)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ROC: RHP Michael Bowden
(7-3, 2.33 ERA)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Head to head: </b>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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Briefly: </b>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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-30495861102102101212015-08-06T17:48:00.002-04:002015-08-06T19:13:46.541-04:00Game 113 lineups: Knights close out series vs. Bisons<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights wrap up their three-game series against the Buffalo Bisons on Thursday night at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Buffalo Bisons (57-54)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">37 Dalton Pompey lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">31 Roemon Fields cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">16 Matt Hague 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">36 Luke Scott dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">39 Alex Hassan rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Ty Kelly 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Andy Burns ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">44 George Kottaras c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Jonathon Berti 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>LHP Randy Wolf (7-1, 2.48 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (60-52)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Justin Sellers ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>RHP Brad Penny (5-5, 3.90 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:45 p.m. (start delayed by rain)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-22143887871138312152015-08-05T17:17:00.002-04:002015-08-05T19:58:22.313-04:00Game 112 lineups: Knights face Bisons in second game of three-game series<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Charlotte Knights host the Buffalo Bisons in the second game of their three-game series Wednesday night at BB&T BallPark.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Buffalo Bisons (57-53)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">37 Dalton Pompey cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">31 Roemon Fields lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">16 Matt Hague 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">36 Luke Scott dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Ty Kelly 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11 Melky Mesa rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Andy Burns 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 Sean Ochinko c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Jonathan Diaz ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>RHP Todd Redmond (1-2, 4.02 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte Knights (59-52)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dayan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">32 Kevan Smith c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Justin Sellers ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>RHP Kyle Drabek (5-6, 2.71 ERA)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Bill Kiser</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-65135172707771341652015-08-04T17:14:00.002-04:002015-08-05T19:58:13.530-04:00Game 111 lineups: Knights open 10-game homestand against Buffalo Bisons<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buffalo Bisons (56-53)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">37 Dalton Pompey lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">31 Roemon Fields cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">16 Matt Hague 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">36 Luke Scott dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">39 Alex Hassan rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Ty Kelly 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24 Jonathon Berti 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 Sean Ochinko c (Josh Thole was orginally the starter, but manager Gary Allenson made lineup change 40 minutes before game time)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Jonathan Diaz ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>26 RHP Scott Copeland (8-3, 2.13 ERA)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Charlotte Knights (59-51)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Justin Sellers ss</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 Jason Coats cf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18 Matt Tuiasosopo lf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22 Matt Davidson 3b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">41 Dylan Viciedo 1b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20 Rob Brantly c</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">45 Chris Jacobs dh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">26 Tyler Colvin rf</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Drew Garcia 2b</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Starting pitcher: </b>38 RHP Hector Noesi (1-1, 2.25 ERA)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>TV/Radio: </b>MiLB.TV/ESPN 730</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bill Kiser</span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-19979445340624284492015-08-03T16:48:00.005-04:002015-08-03T16:50:27.050-04:00Charlotte Knights-Buffalo Bisons series probables<div class="body">
<b>Bisons vs. Knights</b></div>
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<b>At BB&T BallPark</b></div>
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<b>Series probables</b></div>
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<b>Tuesday, 7:05 p.m.</b></div>
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<b>CHA: </b>RHP Hector Noesi (1-1, 2.25 ERA).</div>
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<b>BUF: </b>RHP Scott Copeland (6-2,
2.41 ERA).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>CHA: </b>RHP Kyle Drabek (5-6, 2.71 ERA).</div>
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<b>BUF: </b>RHP Todd Redmond (1-2,
4.21 ERA).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Thursday, 7:05 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>CHA: </b>RHP Brad Penny (5-5, 3.90 ERA).</div>
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<b>BUF: </b>LHP Randy Wolf (7-1,
2.48 ERA).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Head to head: </b>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.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Bill Kiser</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806176704810535047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-88732618031247448452015-07-23T17:33:00.001-04:002015-07-23T17:33:10.755-04:00Game 100 lineups: Charlotte Knights close out home series against Durham Bulls<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
The Charlotte Knights and Durham Bulls meet Thursday night at BB&T BallPark in uptown Charlotte.</div>
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<b>Durham Bulls (49-48)</b></div>
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Boog Powell lf</div>
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Ryan Brett 2b</div>
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Mikie Mahtook rf</div>
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J.P. Arencibia 1b</div>
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Richie Shaffer 3b</div>
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Corey Brown cf</div>
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Nick Franklin dh</div>
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Hak-Ju Lee ss</div>
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Luke Maile c</div>
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<b>Starting pitcher: </b>Matt Andriese (1-1, 2.19)</div>
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<b>Charlotte Knights (57-42)</b></div>
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Micah Johnson 2b</div>
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Drew Garcia ss</div>
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Jason Coats lf</div>
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Matt Davidson 3b</div>
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Matt Tuiasosopo 1b</div>
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Trayce Thompson cf</div>
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
George Kottaras c</div>
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Chris Marrero dh</div>
<div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
Tyler Colvin rf</div>
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<b>Starting pitcher: </b>Hector Noesi (0-0, 1.29)</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><b>Game time: </b>7:05 p.m.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><b>TV/Radio:</b> MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730</span></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673383142253734808.post-68525436965572485412015-07-22T17:50:00.000-04:002015-07-22T17:50:46.740-04:00Game 99 lineups: Charlotte Knights look to clinch series win against Durham Bulls<i>Here are the lineups:</i><br />
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<b>Bulls (49-47)</b><br />
Ryan Brett 2B<br />
Taylor Motter RF<br />
Grady Sizemore DH<br />
J.P. Arencibia 1B<br />
Richie Shaffer 3B<br />
Corey Brown CF<br />
Mikie Mahtook LF<br />
Nick Franklin SS<br />
Luke Maile C<br />
<b>Pitching:</b> Bradin Hagens (1-1, 4.26)<br />
<br />
<b>Knights (56-42)</b><br />
Micah Johnson 2B (second in the International League with a .326 batting average)<br />
Leury Garcia SS (batting .368 in July)<br />
Jason Coats LF (hitting .309 in July with four home runs, 14 RBI and 10 runs scored)<br />
Matt Davidson 3B<br />
Matt Tuiasosopo DH<br />
Trayce Thompson CF (second in the IL with 38 extra-base hits)<br />
Chris Marrero 1B (batting .300 in July)<br />
Kevan Smith C<br />
Tyler Colvin RF<br />
<b>Pitching:</b> RHP Scott Carroll (3-2, 2.06)<br />
<br />
<b>Game time:</b> 7:05 p.m.<br />
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<b>TV/Radio:</b> MiLB.TV/ ESPN 730<br />
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<b>Notes: </b>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.<br />
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<b>Roster moves: </b>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.<br />
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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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0