Knights Drop Tuesday's Game to Bulls 6-4
June 26, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(DURHAM, NC) -- Shortstop José Rondón homered for the second consecutive night, but the Charlotte Knights dropped game two of their four-game, three-day series against the Durham Bulls by a score of 6-4 on Tuesday from Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC. The loss snapped Charlotte's four-game winning streak against the Bulls this season. Still, the Knights are 6-4 against their in-state rival in 2018.
Rondón, who homered in the eighth inning to lead the Knights to a 2-1 win on Monday, launched his sixth home run of the season in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game. His home run was one of Charlotte's four runs in the fifth inning of game two. It was also one of the club's eight total hits on the night. Left fielder Eloy Jiménez, right fielder Mason Robbins, and third baseman Jake Elmore all had two hits apiece for the Knights. Elmore doubled home second baseman Eddy Alvarez in the top of the fifth inning. Elmore has now reached base in 19-consecutive games.
Charlotte RHP Carson Fulmer (3-4, 4.46) started for the Knights and allowed five runs on four hits over four innings. Fulmer walked six batters, struck-out four, and was saddled with the loss.
On Wednesday, the Knights will conclude the series against the Durham Bulls from Durham, NC with a day/night doubleheader. The first of two games is set for 1:05 p.m. and pre-game radio coverage will begin a 12:50 PM on 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte. The two teams will play game two of the doubleheader starting at 7:05 p.m. with pre-game radio coverage set for 6:50 p.m. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad and long-time Knights broadcaster Mike Pacheco will have the call for all of the action from Durham, NC.
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