Knights Beat the Indians 12-2 on Saturday Night
Published on May 15, 2022 under International League (IL)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- The Charlotte Knights pounded out 12 runs on 17 hits en route to a 12-2 commanding win over the Indianapolis Indians on Saturday night from Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte. The win was Charlotte's third in the series against the Indians.
Charlotte used four home runs on the night to power past the Indians in game five of the series. Left fielder Blake Rutherford had a huge game at the plate for the Knights. Rutherford went 5-for-6 with two runs scored, a solo home run and three RBIs. He home run in the first inning helped start a big offensive night for the Knights. He also finished the game just triple short of the cycle.
Third baseman Jake Burger went 3-for-3 with two runs scored, a two-run home run and two RBIs. Burger, who also walked three times, reached base a total of six times on the evening.
Designated hitter Yermín Mercedes launched his second home run of the season and center fielder Adam Haseley recorded his third home run of the year.
International League Stories from May 15, 2022
- Bulls Sink Stripers 6-4 - Durham Bulls
- Stripers Blast Four Solo Homers in 6-4 Loss at Durham - Gwinnett Stripers
- Pigs and Bisons split DH on Sunday Afternoon - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Bisons Split Doubleheader, Still Take Series from Lehigh Valley - Buffalo Bisons
- Breakout Offensive Performances Lead Indians Past Knights - Indianapolis Indians
- Seabold Dazzles in Series Finale, WooSox Fall 7-4 - Worcester Red Sox
- Storm Chasers Bats Kept Quiet in Loss to Iowa - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Saints Losing Streak Reaches Franchise Tying Seven, Drop Game Two of Doubleheader 5-4 in Eight Innings - St. Paul Saints
- I-Cubs Blank Storm Chasers in Series Finale - Iowa Cubs
- Wings Win Ninth Straight - Rochester Red Wings
- Daz Delivers for Toledo in Sloppy Series Finale - Louisville Bats
- Jumbo Shrimp Fall Behind Early, Can't Recover in Loss to Nashville - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Daz Drives Mud Hens Past Bats in Series Finale - Toledo Mud Hens
- Knights Drop Sunday's Finale to Indians 11-5 - Charlotte Knights
- Sounds Take Sixth Straight Series with Sunday Win - Nashville Sounds
- Memphis Bullpen Dominates in Fifth Straight Win over Norfolk - Memphis Redbirds
- Norfolk Drops Homestand Finale against Memphis - Norfolk Tides
- Syracuse Splits Series against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with 3-1 Loss to RailRiders on Sunday Afternoon - Syracuse Mets
- Road Woes: Saints Set Franchise Record with Seventh Straight Loss Away from Home, 5-3 to Clippers in Game One of Doubleheader - St. Paul Saints
- Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (16-17) at Charlotte Knights (15-20) - Indianapolis Indians
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - May 15 at Worcester - Rochester Red Wings
- May 15 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers - Iowa Cubs
- Knights Beat the Indians 12-2 on Saturday Night - Charlotte Knights
- Clemons and Westbrook Pick up Hits in Loss - Toledo Mud Hens
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.
