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Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Intimidators Can't Survive Big First Inning Again

April 17, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 17, 2011) - The Kannapolis Intimidators could not overcome another big first inning by the Hickory Crawdads, falling 12-3 on Sunday at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium.

For the second straight night, the Crawdads started strong, this time with a four-run first inning. Kannapolis starter RHP Kevin Moran walked Jake Skole, who scored after consecutive base hits from Tomas Telis and Andrew Clark. Moran walked two more batters and allowed a two-run single by Kellin Deglan.

The Intimidators benefited from a Hickory error in the second, allowing 3B Juan Silverio to drive in a run. C Kevin Dubler added an RBI-single in the fourth, and LF Brady Shoemaker singled home CF Trayce Thompson in the fifth.

The Crawdads scored in every inning except the fourth and ninth, using a three run sixth to put things out of reach, 10-3.

Moran (0-1) took the loss, pitching two innings and allowing five runs on six hits while walking four and striking out two. RHP Phil Negus, RHP Chase Cooney and RHP Jake Wilson worked in relief for Kannapolis, combining to allow seven more runs off seven hits.

The Intimidators face the Crawdads in the series finale on Monday at 7:05 p.m. at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Opening day starter RHP Ryan Buch (1-1) is scheduled to start for Kannapolis against Hickory's RHP Roman Mendez (1-0). Tickets are available by calling (704) 932-3267 or visiting www.IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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