Knights Fall to Bulls 5-1 in Game Two of Twin Bill
Published on June 27, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
(DURHAM, NC) - The Charlotte Knights dropped the second game of their day/night doubleheader against the Durham Bulls by a score of 5-1 from Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Wednesday in Durham, NC. The Knights won the first game by a score of 5-1 and earned a split of the doubleheader. The two teams also split the four-game series, two games apiece.
RHP Spencer Adams (0-2, 4.43) started for the Knights and tossed seven innings in his third career Triple-A start. Adams allowed five runs on 10 hits and was saddled with the loss. He walked just one batter, struck-out four, and threw 100 pitches (67 for strikes).
The Bulls jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning against Adams, which was more than enough to take the game two matchup from the Knights. RHP Zach Lee (1-1, 3.46) started for the Bulls and earned the win after he gave up just one run on six hits over seven innings of work.
Offensively for the Knights, third baseman Patrick Leonard led the way against his former team with two hits. Left fielder Eloy Jiménez went 1-for-4, while second baseman Eddy Alvarez drove home the team's lone run in the third inning.
Earlier in the day, RHP Donny Roach threw eight impressive innings in game one of the doubleheader to lead the Knights to their 5-1 victory. Roach, a 2018 International League All-Star, improved to 9-2 with a 2.65 ERA on the season. Jiménez and Dustin Garneau homered in game one. The Knights are now 7-5 against the Bulls in 2018.
The Knights will now make the trek back to Uptown Charlotte to open a four-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves) on Thursday with a 7:05 p.m. game. Gates are set to open at 6:00 p.m. on Thirsty Thursday. All fans can enjoy $1 small sodas, while fans 21 and over can enjoy $3 domestic drafts and $5 craft drafts. Pre-game radio coverage is set for 6:50 p.m. from BB&T Ballpark. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad and long-time Knights broadcaster Mike Pacheco will have the call for all of the action.
International League Stories from June 27, 2018
- Bats Out-Bludgeon Clippers in Offensive Onslaught - Columbus Clippers
- Bats Win Thriller over Clippers, 11-10 - Louisville Bats
- Rowley Leads Herd to 3-1 Win over PawSox - Buffalo Bisons
- McRae's Seven, Mathisen's Mash Carry Tribe to Sweep - Indianapolis Indians
- Rodriguez Shines in Front of Sold-Out Crowd - Toledo Mud Hens
- Early Deficit too Much to Overcome - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Pigs Claim IL's Top Record with 4-2 Victory - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Lind Homers Again in 3-1 Loss to Buffalo - Pawtucket Red Sox
- Durham, Charlotte Split Doubleheader - Durham Bulls
- Knights Fall to Bulls 5-1 in Game Two of Twin Bill - Charlotte Knights
- The Setup: Pigs, RailRiders Continue Rivalry Series - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Cole to SWB RailRiders on Rehab Assignment - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Roach Dazzles, Knights Charge Past Bulls 5-1 Wednesday - Charlotte Knights
- Stripers Fall in Extras at Norfolk - Gwinnett Stripers
- Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (42-33) at Toledo Mud Hens (44-32) - Indianapolis Indians
- Tides Tip Gwinnett in 10 - Norfolk Tides
- Louisville Bats Notes: June 27 - Louisville Bats
- Red Wings, Chiefs Postponed Wednesday - Rochester Red Wings
- Join the Chiefs for An Action Packed Weekend of Thruway Cup Baseball - Syracuse Mets
- Bisons Game Notes - Buffalo vs. Pawtucket (7:05 p.m.) - Buffalo Bisons
- LHV Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Chiefs-Red Wings Game Postponed Tonight - Syracuse Mets
- Chiefs IF Jacob Wilson Selected to 2018 International League All-Star Team - Syracuse Mets
- Safety Netting to be Extended at Harbor Park - Norfolk Tides
- Roach & Vieira Named to IL All-Star Team - Charlotte Knights
- Pigs Fall 3-2 After Late Rally - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- 2018 International League All-Star Team Announced - Columbus Clippers
- Three IronPigs Named to IL All-Star Team - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- SWB RailRiders Carroll and Drury Selected to 2018 Triple-A All-Star Game - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Bisons Jansen, Leblebijian Elected as Starters on IL All-Star Team - Buffalo Bisons
- Allard, Franco, Phillips Selected to 2018 Triple-A All-Star Game (6.27.18) - Gwinnett Stripers
- Durham Bulls Game Notes - Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - Durham Bulls
- Quackenbush, Rainey Named to 2018 International League All-Star Team - Louisville Bats
- Bostick, Neverauskas and Newman Selected to International League All-Star Team - Indianapolis Indians
- Astudillo Named to International League All-Star Team - Rochester Red Wings
- 2018 International League All-Star Team Announced - IL1
- Four Mud Hens Named to IL All-Star - Toledo Mud Hens
- Kean Wong, Ian Gibaut Named International League All-Stars - Durham Bulls
- SWB RailRiders Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Clippers Get Best of Bats in Game Two - Columbus Clippers
- OF Trayce Thompson added to active roster - Charlotte Knights
- Wings Let Late Lead Slip, Fall in Extras - Rochester Red Wings
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.
