IL1 Louisville Bats

Bats Drop Opener to Charlotte Knights, 9-4

Published on August 16, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Louisville Bats (52-68) dropped Thursday night's series opener to the Charlotte Knights (55-65) by a 9-4 score at BB&T Ballpark. The loss makes it six losses in a row for the Bats, tying a season-high losing streak.

Louisville employed six pitchers on the night, starting with right-hander Jackson Stephens, who pitched a clean bottom of the first. The Bats led briefly, scoring a run in the top of the second on a Tim Federowicz RBI double that scored Brian O'Grady.

Charlotte attacked Louisville pitching in the bottom of the fourth, putting up a six-spot in the inning to take a 6-1 lead. Five of the runs were off right-hander Jesus Reyes, with one coming against right-hander Austin Brice. Left-handers Brandon Finnegan and Kyle Crockett each tossed 2.0 scoreless innings out of the bullpen for Louisville. Charlotte hit five home runs as an offense, one shy of the most given up by Louisville pitching in 2018.

Right-handed starting pitcher Michael Kopech struck out nine strikeouts in 6.0 innings for Charlotte. The top prospect leads the International League in strikeouts.

For Louisville, first baseman Brian O'Grady went 3-for-3 with a hit by pitch, reaching base four times and raising his batting average to .318 on the season for Louisville.

Tomorrow, right-hander Jose Lopez (5-11, 4.59) goes for Louisville, with right-hander Spencer Adams (3-5, 3.36) going for the Charlotte Knights. First pitch is set for 12:05 p.m.

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