Chiefs Steamroll Knights
Published on May 14, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
FORT MILL, S.C. - May 14, 2008 - It wasn't a pretty game at Knights Stadium as the Knights were 18-6 losers to the visiting Syracuse Chiefs. It started out as a good game for the Knights as they had a four run lead entering the 6th inning. Then the floodgates opened.
The Chiefs got all over Charlotte pitching as they scored 7 runs in the 6th inning and 9 runs in the 7th inning. Every player starting player on Syracuse scored a run and all but one got an RBI. Charlotte pitching allowed 17 hits. The 18 runs were the most runs the Knights have allowed in a game since 2004 when they allowed 20.
Knights outfielder Thomas Collaro and second baseman Chris Getz each hit a home run for the second straight game. Brad Eldred went 2 for 5 to hit safely for the 5th straight game.
The Knights and Chiefs resume their series tomorrow at 7:15 pm. LHP David Purcey (3-3, 2.22 ERA) will start for Syracuse, RHP Lance Broadway (5-1, 1.13 ERA) goes for Charlotte.
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.
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