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Published on August 27, 2007 under International League (IL1)
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Richmond, VA - The Charlotte Knights beat the Richmond Braves 10-7 Monday at The Diamond in 10 innings. The Knights erupted for three runs in the 10th to send the Braves down to their fourth straight loss.

Charlotte took a 3-0 lead in the first on RBI singles by Ryan Sweeney, Tomas Perez, and Casey Rogowski. The Braves scored a run in the second on a Wes Timmons RBI single. Richmond tied the game in the fourth on a two-run single by Barbaro Canizares. The Braves moved in front in the fifth on an RBI single by Brent Lillibridge. The Knights Casey Rogowski smashed a home run in the sixth to tie the game at four. The Braves re-gained the lead in the home half on run-scoring singles by Iker Franco and Gregor Blanco. The Braves opened up a 7-4 lead in the seventh on an RBI single by Barbaro Canizares. Charlotte responded with a three run eighth to tie the game at seven. Ernie Young knocked in a run with a bases-loaded walk and Thomas Collaro chased two runs home with a single. In the 10th a throwing error on a bunt allowed Rogowski to score the go-ahead run. Alex Sanchez capped the scoring with a two-run homer.

Carlos Vasquez picked up the win. David Aardsma notched a save. Ryan Basner took the loss. Rogowski had four of Charlotte's 16 hits. Brayan Pena had three of the Braves 16 hits.

The Braves and Knights conclude their series Tuesday at The Diamond at 7 PM. Francisley Bueno will pitch for the Braves against Nick Masset. For more information please call 359-4444 or visit www.rbraves.com.

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