SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Intimidators pitching impressive in 3-2 win

Published on July 3, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


Kannapolis, NC; Kannapolis (2-9) edged out a 3-2 win against Greensboro (6-6), Monday night at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. The Intimidators picked up a brilliant outing from Ricky Brooks. Brooks (7-5) got the win, allowing just one ER in 6 IP. Down 1-0 in the 3rd the Intimidators picked up 2 unearned runs as the Grasshoppers slipped defensively with 3 errors alone in the innings. With the game even at 2 in the 5th, Kannapolis picked up an RBI GW single from Francisco Hernandez to score Fernando Valenzuela. The run came off Greensboro RP Brad Stone, who suffered his first loss as a Grashopper. Paul Moviel and Jason Rice shut the door out of the pen on the Hoppers. Moviel struck out 4 in 2 scoreless innings. Rice dismantled the Hoppers with 2 strikeouts for the save in the 9th, his 3rd of the season.

Kannapolis heads to Lexington, Ky to begin a 4 game series with the Legends, Tuesday night at 7:05pm. Clayton Richard is on the mound for the I's. The Intimidators return to K-town Saturday for a 3 game set with Greenville.

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

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