SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Intimidators blanked by Tourists

Published on August 21, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


Kannapolis, NC;The Kannapolis Intimidators (18-35) lost to the Asheville Tourists (31-23), by a final score of 4-0, Wednesday at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Despite the loss, the Intimidators got a brilliant outing from SP Derek Rodriguez. Rodriguez gave up no ER in 6.1 IP, while striking out 6 and walking 0. Paulo Orlando and Aaron Cunningham picked up the only hits for the Intimidators; both singles. For the Tourists, Jason Van Kooten picked up an RBI sacrifice fly in the 4th, which was all the scoring Asheville needed. Chaz Roe picked up the win, allowing just 2 H and no runs in 6 IP. David Patton nailed down the save, his 3rd, in 2 innings of hitless ball. The Intimidators have now lost a season-high 9 straight games.

The I's will try to bust out of that skid twice against the Tourists tomorrow in a doubleheader. Ricky Brooks starts game one for Kannapolis. Rafael Flores pitches in game two. The first game will begin at 5pm.

Game and season tickets are available by calling (704) 932-FANS or logging on to intimidatorsbaseball.com.

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