Knights 2013 Opener Postponed in Gwinnett
April 4, 2013 - International League (IL1) - Charlotte Knights News Release
(Lawrenceville, GA) -- A year after rain washed away their home opener at Knights Stadium, Mother Nature struck again on Thursday as the Charlotte Knights and Gwinnett Braves 7:05 p.m. game from Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, GA has been postponed due to rain. Thursday's postponement marks the second-straight season the Charlotte Knights first game of the year has been postponed. The two teams will now have to wait one more day to get the 2013 season underway.
Thursday's game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, April 6 in Gwinnett beginning at 5:05 p.m. The clubs will play two seven-inning games.
Charlotte will officially kick-off the 2013 season on Friday at Gwinnett in a 7:05 p.m. game. RHP Zach Stewart is scheduled to take the hill for the Knights, while the G-Braves will send LHP Sean Gilmartin.
The "Voice of the Knights" Matt Swierad will have the call beginning at 6:45 p.m. on Friday on 1340 AM and 94.3 FM WRHI. Fans can also tune to charlotteknights.com for all of the action.
The team's home opener at Knights Stadium is scheduled for Thursday, April 11 at 7:15 p.m. Single-game tickets for all 72 home games, as well as full season and partial season ticket packages, are on-sale now and can be purchased by calling 704-357-8071 ext. 2106 or online at http://www.charlotteknights.com. Season Tickets offer such benefits as a VIP parking pass, invitations to special events, and a unique unused ticket program. They are also the best way to ensure priority selection of seats at BB&T Ballpark. Call a Knights' representative today for more details! Knights Baseball. Tradition Never Ends.
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