The Charlotte Knights score runs in four straight innings, including a four-run rally in the 4th and five more runs in the 5th, on route to a 12-5 win over Ottawa. CF Esix Snead went 2-for-3 with a homer four RBI the Lynx.The loss drops the Lynx record to 8-10 on the season.
Player Of The Game: Knights third baseman Angel Gonzalez went 4-for-6 with two doubles and three RBI, leading Charlotte to the win.
Game Recap: The Knights got off to a quick start scoring four runs on four hits in the top of the second inning off of Lynx starter Brian Burres. The Lynx responded in the bottom half of the inning when CF Esix Snead singled up the middle to score 1B Alejandro Freire and LF Eddy Garabito to make the score 4-2. Both teams would exchange single runs in the third inning, with the Lynx scoring on Andy Tracy's RBI single, as the score sat at 5-3. The two teams exchanged two-run rallies in the fourth, with the Knights chasing Burres and the Lynx getting a two-run homer from Esix Snead, his first of the year. With the score 7-5 Knights, Charlotte blew the game open in the top of the fifth. The Knights would score five runs on seven hits including back-to-back-to-back RBI doubles by Andy Gonzalez, Ernie Young and Casey Rogowski to go ahead 12-5. Both teams would be held off the scoreboard the rest of the way, in a 12-5 Lynx loss. Lynx starter LHP Brian Burres would go three innings allowing seven runs (six earned) on eight hits taking the loss. RHP Knights pitcher Tim Redding earned his second win of the season, giving up five runs on 10 hits in 5.0 innings.
Next Game: The Lynx and Knights square off in game three of this four-game series tomorrow, with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 pm.
Probable Pitchers:
Thursday, April 27, 6:05 pm Ottawa RHP Cory Morris (0-1, 1.80) vs. RHP Sean Tracey (1-0, 2.92)
Friday, April 28, 6:05 pm Ottawa LHP Kurt Birkins (1-2, 3.54) vs. RHP Charlie Haeger (1-0, 0.64)
Upcoming Promotions At Lynx Stadium:
Friday, April 28th, 6:05 pm - Eagle Sports $5 Jersey Friday; Kids 14 & under wearing a sports jersey get in for ONLY $5! During the game, one eligible child will win a fantastic prize courtesy of Eagle Sports!
Saturday, April 29th, 6:05 pm - m5Digital Player Postcard Saturday; first 500 kids will receive a postcard of a current Lynx player (Alejandro Freire)
Sunday, April 30th, 1:05 pm - Another great Sunday of baseball, kids run the bases after the game! (weather permitting)
Monday, May 1st, 6:05 pm - Must Win Monday; If the Lynx don't win at home on a Monday, tickets can be redeemed for a FREE ticket to any other Monday home game during the 2006 regular season!
Tuesday, May 2nd, 6:05 pm - Jr. Lynx Club Tuesday; Jr. Lynx Club members get in FREE at Tuesday home games with the purchase of an adult ticket and have the chance to stand on the field with Lynx players during the anthems. Membership is only $10 and you can sign up at the stadium!
In addition to the great promotions, fans can also venture up to the Upper Deck Sports Bar on the third floor of Lynx Stadium. The Upper Deck features nightly food specials and 25 cent chicken wings available after each Lynx home game!
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