SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Intimidators Drop Third Straight 11-3 To Asheville

Published on April 9, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


Kannapolis, NC - The Intimidators dropped their third straight to Asheville 11-3 in front of the biggest crowd of the young season at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. A season-best 3,330 packed the stands to cheer on the Intimidators in the loss.

Jim Gallagher led the offensive effort by going 3-for-4. Joe Persichina went 1-for-5 with a run batted in and Christian Marrero drove in a run too.

RHP Jason Rice got the start for Kannapolis and gave up one run in the first inning. He settled down to work scoreless frames in the second, third and fourth. Asheville exploded for two runs in the fifth and scored five in a sixth to open up an 8-0 lead.

The Intimidators fought back but came up short 11-3. The series concludes tomorrow night at 7:05 with the first Thirsty Thursday of the season. Call 704-932-FANS or buy tickets on-line at intimidatorsbaseball.com.




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