Charlotte Ends Losing Streak with 5-2 Win Over Louisville
August 16, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
FORT MILL, S.C. - August 16, 2007 - The Charlotte Knights returned home and ended a five-game losing streak season with a 5-2 win over Louisville. Pitcher Andrew Sisco (2-5, 4.04) picked up his second win of the season, going six innings with seven strikeouts. David Aardsma (S, 11, 3.81) got the save.
1B Casey Rogowski went 2-3, hitting his 12 home run of the season, a solo shot in the 8th. DH Kenny Perez added to his season-high 10-game hitting streak with a single in the 2nd. Perez is 13-37, with two HR and four RBI's in his last 10 games.
The Bats took the early lead 2-0 with catcher Ryan Hanigan's two-run home run in the top of the 2nd. The Knights exploded with four runs in the bottom of the 6th beginning with Tomas Perez's single that scored Jason Bourgeois.
The teams conclude their season series on Friday. Nick Masset (0-2, 2.96) will start on the mound for the Knights. The Bats counter with Kirk Saarloos (0-2, 3.30).
The Charlotte Knights are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. For ticket or event information, please contact the Knights front office at (704) 357-8071 or (803) 548-8050 or visit our website at www.charlotteknights.com for more information.
International League Stories from August 16, 2007
- Three Organizational Prospects Promoted To Indy - Indianapolis Indians
- Pearce Leads Indians to 9-1 Win Over Bulls - Indianapolis Indians
- Norfolk Tops Columbus 5-2 - Norfolk Tides
- Charlotte Ends Losing Streak with 5-2 Win Over Louisville - Charlotte Knights
- Comeback Cats Claw the Paw Sox - Ottawa Lynx
- Bulls' Bats Fall Silent in 9-1 Loss - Durham Bulls
- R-Braves Rained Out - Gwinnett Stripers
- R-Braves Game Notes - Gwinnett Stripers
- Jake Tyler Wins Turf Manager Award Again - Toledo Mud Hens
- Lynx Bullpen Gets A Makeover - Ottawa Lynx
- Weekend games sold out - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
- IL News And Notes - IL1
- Knights to Host Marvel Comic Day - Charlotte Knights
- Courageous fourteen-year-old to make major step in recovery - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
- Bisons Notes - Buffalo Bisons
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
