SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Comito Matches Career-High 6.0 IP to Earn Win

Published on June 8, 2016 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Chris Comito matched his career-high 6.0 innings pitched to lead Kannapolis past the Greenville Drive, 3-2, on Wednesday at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System. The Intimidators (23-36) snapped a six-game home losing streak with the victory, avoiding a series sweep.

Comito (1-5) earned his first win of the season, limiting the Drive to two runs on three hits while striking out five and walking two. The right-hander turned the ball over to Drew Hasler, who spun a perfect seventh. Taylore Cherry picked up where Hasler left off by retiring the side in order in the eighth and ninth innings for the save (4).

With the game tied 2-2 in the sixth inning, Bradley Strong drove in the deciding run. With two outs and Cody Daily on first base, Strong tripled off Drive reliever Jake Cosart to the right-field corner, scoring Daily for a 3-2 lead. Cosart (1-1) took the loss for Greenville, allowing a run on one hits while striking out four and walking one over 2.0 innings.

Kannapolis scored the games first run in the home half of the first inning. Grant Massey led off with a double, and Greenville starter Jose Almonte walked three of the next four batters to push Massey across the plate. The Drive tied the game in the top of the second inning, 1-1, when Luis Alexander Basabe tripled and scored on an Austin Rei ground out.

Kannapolis reclaimed the lead in the bottom of the fourth when Kyle Ruchim collected his first RBI with the Intimidators, scoring Danny Mendick on a sacrifice fly. Mendick has now hit safely in 25 of his last 28 games with Kannapolis, dating back to April 20.

The Drive tied the game 2-2 in the top of the fifth when Jeremy Rivera singled, stole second base, moved to third on a grounder and scored on a wild pitch.

The Intimidators last home win came May 28 in a 5-4 walk-off win in 10 innings against Asheville. Wednesday night's win helped Kannapolis avoid a sweep at the hands of the Drive.

The Intimidators open a 4-game series against the Crawdads (Texas Rangers) on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. as Kannapolis sends LHP Jonathan Frebis (4-3, 4.76 ERA) to the mound against Hickory's RHP Dillon Tate (1-2, 6.64 ERA). Thursday's game is another Thirsty Thursday presented by Buffalo Wild Wilds with discounted drinks all game long plus post-game Launch-A-Ball presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. Thursday's game is also Teacher Appreciation Night presented by Learning Rx with free admission to educators with teacher ID.

This weekend features plenty of fun-filled action at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System. On Friday, the Intimidators are hosting the summer's first Craft Beer Sampling Night presented by Cabarrus Brewing Company. Fans can purchase a special package that includes a reserved seat ticket, food, craft beer samples and souvenir mug, all for $20. Saturday night is Fireworks Night presented by Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, and Bark in the Park presented by South Ridge Veterinary Hospital is on Sunday. For tickets and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office or 704-932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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