SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Intimidators take series final

August 14, 2004 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


(Kannapolis, NC) - Ryan Rodriguez tossed seven shutout innings and Antoin Gray supplied the offense with a two run homer leading the Intimidators over the Sand Gnats 3-0 Saturday night at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium.

Rodriguez (10-8) became the team's second 10-game winner this season joining Daniel Haigwood. The Intimidators starter struck out eight Sand Gnat hitters and allowed just two hits.

Gray gave the Intimidators (27-21, 61-56) the lead with his two-run shot in the third inning. From there it was all Rodriguez with help from the defense and the bullpen.

Fabio Castro threw a perfect eighth inning before giving way to Ehren Wassermann in the ninth inning. Wassermann struck out Josh Whitesell notching his league-high 29th save.

The losing pitcher was Sand Gnat starter Nick Long(10-8). He gave up two runs on six hits in the loss. The Intimidators added an insurance run off reliever Samuel Martinez in the eighth.

Kannapolis took three out of four from Savannah (20-28, 50-68) and host the Charleston River Dogs for a four game series beginning Sunday at 5:05pm. For more information, or to order tickets contact the Intimidators at 704-932-3267.

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