Braves Slip Past Knights 5-4 on Tuesday
Published on April 24, 2012 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(Lawrenceville, GA) - Down by four runs in the ninth inning of Tuesday's opener, the Knights vowed not to give up. After a strong effort, which saw them score three runs in the final inning, the Knights fell just short on Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves starter Tim Hudson was solid in his final scheduled rehab start and the Braves snapped the Knights two-game win streak with a 5-4 win in game one of the three-game series from Coolray Field on Tuesday. The teams are now 2-2 against each other this season.
Hudson (2-0, 0.84) was long gone, however, when the Knights attempted their comeback. Down 5-1 in the ninth, the team staged a rally. With one out in the inning, Jim Gallagher and Conor Jackson drew back-to-back walks. Dan Johnson, who had a hit earlier in the game, singled to load the bases for the Knights.
Hector Gimenez then stepped to the plate and singled up the middle - driving home both Gallagher and Jackson. The two-run single by Gimenez pulled the Knights within two runs of the Braves 5-3.
After Josh Phegley flied out to right field, the Braves made a call to the bullpen. Enter Dusty Hughes.
Hughes took the mound and would have trouble with the first two batters he faced - but was not helped out by his defense either. Jordan Danks, the first batter to face Hughes, hit a ball to second baseman Drew Sutton, which could have ended the game. Sutton, however, made an errant throw to first base, which resulted in Danks being safe at first. Johnson, who was on third base, scored to make it a one run game (5-4).
Although the next batter (Greg Golson) would draw a walk, Hughes finally put an end to the inning and game - getting Ozzie Martinez to ground into a force out to end the opener.
Knights starter Charlie Leesman (1-2, 3.98) allowed one earned run over six innings and was saddled with the loss. Leesman gave up six hits and two walks. He also struck-out four batters.
Reiever Gregory Infante, who was activated off the disabled list earlier in the day, made his 2012 season debut. He allowed one hit over a shutout inning.
Josh Phegley went 1-5 with a triple for the Knights and extended his hit-streak to eight games.
The two teams will face each other in the middle game of the series on Wednesday from Coolray Field. RHP Terry Doyle (0-1, 4.96) will start for Charlotte, while RHP Eric Junge (2-1, 4.50) will go for Gwinnett. First pitch in Lawrenceville, GA is set for 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday.
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