SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Kannapolis Wins, but is Eliminated from Playoffs

Published on August 27, 2007 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


Kannapolis, NC - The Kannapolis Intimidators put together a bittersweet victory against the Greensboro Grasshoppers Monday night at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. The Intimidators (32-31, 64-69) kept the hot bats going against the Grasshoppers (33-31, 71-63), winning 13-5. However, with the Columbus Catfish beating the Savannah Sand Gnats Monday, the Intimidators fading playoff hopes were officially dimmed.

Kannapolis, who came into Monday?s game hitting .356 in the last five games and .311 in the last 10 games, banged out 16 more hits off four Greensboro pitchers.

Right after Greensboro started off with two runs in the top of the first off Kannapolis starter Jake Rasner, the Intimidators got four runs in the bottom half, with the big blow coming on an Anderson Gomes three-run home run. It was the first of three Kannapolis home runs on the night, giving them 17 home runs in the last 11 games.

Chris Carter?s solo home run in the bottom of the third inning set two Kannapolis team records. It was Carter?s 25th home run of the year, breaking the mark of 24. Carter also drove in his 91st run of the year, setting a new Intimidators record.

Brandon Allen also hit a solo home run in the sixth inning. Allen, Carter, and Gomes were the 3-4-5 batters in the lineup, combined to go 9-for-13 with a triple, three home runs, and nine RBIs. Every Intimidators regular had at least one hit.

Rasner (7-10) won for the second straight start after not winning in eight starts. Rasner settled down after the first inning, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits in six innings. He struck out five. Mike Rocco earned his third save, throwing the final three innings.

Kannapolis has won eight of his last 10 games.

Kannapolis and Greensboro will face off again Tuesday night at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Game time is set for 7:05 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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