SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Kannapolis Outlasts Rain, Greenville to Take Series

Published on June 13, 2007 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


Kannapolis, NC - Having to wait out an hour and 39-minute rain delay before the game started, the Kannapolis Intimidators and Greenville Drive did not finish the final game of their three-game series until well after 11:00 pm. When they did, it was Kannapolis who was victorious, 4-3, Wednesday night at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. The Intimidators (30-36) took two of three games in the series against the Drive (25-40).

Just like Tuesday, Kannapolis battled back on numerous occasions. Kannapolis faced three separate one-run deficits, tying up the game in the fourth, sixth, and seventh innings before pulling away with a run in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Stefan Gartrell led off the eighth inning with a triple. Brandon Allen immediately knocked him in as the next batter.

Kanekoa Texeira earned his seventh save in eight chances, striking out two batters and walking one in the ninth inning.

Fautino De Los Santos got the start for Kannapolis, allowing two runs on seven hits, striking out five and walking one. Steve Spurgeon (2-0) got the win, pitching a 1-2-3 eighth inning.

Gartrell scored three runs and had two hits. Lee Cruz had a double and a single.

Kannapolis has now won nine of 11 games against Greenville this season, with six games remaining against the Drive.

The Intimidators travel to Greensboro to take on the Grasshoppers Thursday. Kannapolis has lost six of eight to Greensboro. Game time is set for 7:00 pm.

Season Ticket & Advertising information is available now for the 2007 season. For more information or to join the hometown champs call the Intimidators front office at 704.932.FANS (3267) or visit www.intimidatorsbaseball.com.

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