Intimidators Back Into Win Column With 5-3 Victory Over Tourists

August 12, 2008 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release

Asheville, NC - The Intimidators (24-24) came from behind with three runs in the 7th inning to knock off the Asheville Tourists (29-22) by the score of 5-3 at McCormick Field.

The Intimidators pushed three runs across in the 7th thanks to Jorge Castillo and Mark Fleisher. Castillo drove in two runs with a bases loaded single plating Sergio Miranda and Eduardo Escobar to go in front 4-3. Fleisher followed with a broken bat RBI single to left field to score Brent Morel for a 5-3 advantage.

Kannapolis started its scoring in the fifth inning with a two-run home run from Sergio Miranda. His second homer of the season broke a scoreless tie.

Intimidators starter Charlie Shirek tossed four scoreless inning before giving up a three spot to the Tourists. In the 5th inning Shirek gave up three hits and hit a batter before getting ejected for arguing with the umpires. Hector Santiago (5-1) came on in relief to get the Intimidators out of the 5th frame and tossed 3.1 innings without giving up a run for the win.

Tyson Corley threw the final 1.1 innings for his first save of the year.

The Intimidators continue the eight-game roadtrip tomorrow night in Asheville. The first pitch is set for 7:05pm. Coverage starts at intimidatorsbaseball.com with Dan Bumpus at 6:50pm.

The Intimidators return home Tuesday, August 19th to face the first-place Augusta GreenJackets. It's the final homestand of the season for the I?s. For tickets call 704-932-FANS or order online to intimidatorsbaseball.com.

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