Knights Beat the Bulls 12-11 in 10 Innings Tuesday
May 14, 2024 - International League (IL)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) - Charlotte Knights catcher Chuckie Robinson had three hits in six at-bats on Tuesday night. His most important at-bat, however, came in the bottom of the 10th inning.
With runners on the corners and just one out, Robinson hit into a fielder's choice and shortstop Colson Montgomery raced home to score the game-winning run in a thrilling 12-11 walk-off win for the Charlotte Knights over the Durham Bulls in the opening game of the six-game series from Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday night.
It was an impressive night at the plate for Robinson, who went 3-for-6 with two runs scored and two RBI. Second baseman Wilmer Difo also had a solid night at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and a game-high four RBI. His two-run home run in the fifth inning was his first of the season. He added a two-run single in the seventh inning.
Left fielder Zach DeLoach came up with a big two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning. For DeLoach, the home run was his first of the season. He finished the night by going 2-for-3 with three runs scored, the home run, two RBI and two walks.
RHP Dalton Roach (1-0, 3.38) earned the win out of the Charlotte bullpen after he tossed a scoreless 10th inning. Roach walked just one batter and fanned two. RHP Johan Domínguez started for Charlotte and allowed four runs on eight hits over three innings.
Tuesday's game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams battling for the lead most of the night. Charlotte battled back from a 6-1 deficit to tie the game at 6-6 with a five-run fifth inning. After going down 9-6, the Knights battled back to tie the game again at 9-9. Both teams later scored two runs apiece in the eighth inning to tie the game back up at 11-11.
The Knights will continue the six-game homestand against the Durham Bulls (Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) on Wednesday night. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad and long-time broadcaster Mike Pacheco will have the call on www.CharlotteKnights.com beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. in game two on Wednesday.
International League Stories from May 14, 2024
- Bats Bash Back In 11-4 Victory Over Clippers - Louisville Bats
- Red Wings Slug Their Way To Series Opening Win Against Buffalo - Rochester Red Wings
- Bisons Unable to Keep Pace with Rochester in 7-5 Loss - Buffalo Bisons
- Bats Bash Back in 11-4 Victory Over Clippers - Louisville Bats
- Knights Beat the Bulls 12-11 in 10 Innings Tuesday - Charlotte Knights
- Long Ball Dooms Jacksonville in Tuesday Loss - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Pitching Headlines Split Doubleheader with Gwinnett - Memphis Redbirds
- Bulls Fall to Knights 12-11 in Series Opener - Durham Bulls
- Hicklen's Two Home Runs Power Sounds over Jumbo Shrimp in Opener - Nashville Sounds
- Logue Nearly No-Hits Memphis as Stripers Split Doubleheader - Gwinnett Stripers
- Brosseau's Three Homers Power Syracuse to Series-Opening 8-7 Win Over Iowa - Syracuse Mets
- Iowa Comeback Comes up Short in Syracuse - Iowa Cubs
- Valdez, Contreras Go Deep in 8-4 Victory Over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre - Worcester Red Sox
- RailRiders Doubled up at Worcester - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf, Iowa Cubs to Celebrate Deaf Culture Night at Principal Park - Iowa Cubs
- Knights Announce Three Roster Moves - Charlotte Knights
- May 14 Games Notes: Iowa Cubs at Syracuse Mets - Iowa Cubs
- Mud Hens-Indians Series Opener Postponed Due to Inclement Weather - Indianapolis Indians
- Tuesday Night Series Opener Postponed to Wednesday - Norfolk Tides
- Saints Take Down Top Team in West, Crush Storm Chasers 13-7 - St. Paul Saints
- Chasers Drop Series Opener in St. Paul 13-7 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- SWB Game Notes - May 14 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Charlotte Knights Baseball Club, Front Row Motorsports Hit All-Star Grand Slam Partners with Michael McDowell and No. 34 Team - Charlotte Knights
- WooSox X Dinosaur Jr.: New Merchandise Collaboration with Local Rock Pioneers - Worcester Red Sox
- Clippers Close out Series in Iowa with Win - Columbus Clippers
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - May 14 vs. Buffalo - Rochester Red Wings
- Syracuse Mets Homestand Highlights: Tuesday, May 14th to Sunday, May 19th - Syracuse Mets
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
