SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Asheville Sweeps Doubleheader

Published on August 28, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


Kannapolis, NC--The Asheville Tourists swept the Kannapolis Intimidators in Monday's doubleheader at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Asheville won game one by a score of 7-4 and prevailed in game two by a final score of 10-5.

Francisco Hernandez hit his 6th homerun for the I's in the first game. Still that wasn't enough. Ricky Brooks allowed 7 ER and 10 hits in 4.0 IP, as he fell to 8-11 on the season. Kanekoa Texeira bailed out Brooks with 3 sharp scoreless IP. Aaron Cunningham doubled in the loss.

The Tourists took game two by a final count of 10-5. Brandon Allen belted a 3-run homerun to right. Allen now shares the Intimidators homerun lead with Cunningham. Each have 11 dingers. Alex Woodson lost his first start as an Intimidator. Woodson lasted just 3 innings and allowed 5 ER.

The Intimidators play their home finale Tuesday night against Asheville. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. All tickets are just one dollar. Game and season tickets are available by calling (704) 932-FANS or logging on to intimidatorsbaseball.com.

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