Knights Fall to Jumbo Shrimp on Tuesday, 8-0

July 2, 2024 - International League (IL)
Charlotte Knights News Release

(JACKSONVILLE, FL) -- The Charlotte Knights dropped game two of the three-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp by a score of 8-0 on Tuesday night from 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, FL. Despite the loss, the Knights have still gone 11-4 over the team's last 15 games.

Charlotte RHP Nick Nastrini (1-7, 5.52) started the game and was saddled with the loss after he allowed two runs on three hits over 4.2 innings pitched. Nastrini walked five batters and struck out seven on the night. In relief, the 'Shrimp scored three runs against Charlotte reliever Jordan Leasure in the sixth inning and three more runs against reliever Josimar Cousin in the eighth.

The Jumbo Shrimp jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning thanks to a two-run home run from Marty Costes. The Jumbo Shrimp added three more runs in the bottom of the third inning courtesy of a Jonathan Davis two-run double and a Troy Johnston RBI single. In the eighth, Johnston launched a three-run home run to push the game to 8-0.

Offensively for the Knights, left fielder Mark Payton continued his strong stretch and extended his hitting streak to 12 consecutive games. Payton doubled to lead off the game in the first inning. He's now batting .299 on the season. Charlotte third baseman Michael Chavis went 2-for-4 on the night.

The Knights will conclude the three-game road series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins) on Wednesday night. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad will have the call beginning at 6:00 p.m. on www.CharlotteKnights.com. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday in the finale.

• Discuss this story on the International League message board...

International League Stories from July 2, 2024

• Saggese Walks off Extra-Inning Thriller with Three-Run Blast - Memphis Redbirds
• I-Cubs Hold on in Close Contest Against Omaha - Iowa Cubs
• Sounds Lose Heartbreaker in Extra Innings Versus the Redbirds - Nashville Sounds
• Dobnak Deals, Lee Homers, Saints Win 5-2 over Stripers - St. Paul Saints
• Cal Stevenson Swipes Franchise Record Five Stolen Bases as 'Pigs Grab Fourth Straight Win - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
• Mud Hens Walk Their Way to a Win Over the Clippers - Toledo Mud Hens
• One Rough Inning Sinks Elder, Stripers in St. Paul - Gwinnett Stripers
• WooSox Cruise to Third Straight, Beat Syracuse 16-4 - Worcester Red Sox
• Costes, Johnston Lift Jacksonville to Tuesday Win - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• Bulls Outlast Norfolk to Even Series, 13-12 - Durham Bulls
• Barn Burner Ends In Loss For Norfolk - Norfolk Tides
• RailRiders Downed, 5-3, by IronPigs - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
• Syracuse Pitching Roughed up in 16-4 Loss to Worcester on Tuesday Night - Syracuse Mets
• Knights Fall to Jumbo Shrimp on Tuesday, 8-0 - Charlotte Knights
• Early Deficit Doomed Bisons on Tuesday - Buffalo Bisons
• Indians' Offense Too Much for Bats in 8-2 Loss - Louisville Bats
• July 2 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs at Omaha Storm Chasers - Iowa Cubs
• SWB Game Notes - July 2 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
• Caissie, Ballesteros to Particiapte in All-Star Futures Game - Iowa Cubs
• Indians Announce New Partnership with Spokenote - Indianapolis Indians
• Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - July 2 at Buffalo - Rochester Red Wings
• Chasers Notch Third Straight Victory with 5-1 Win against Iowa - Omaha Storm Chasers
• Sounds Begin Nine-Game Homestand on Independence Day - Nashville Sounds
• Stripers' Drake Baldwin Selected to 2024 NL Futures Game Roster - Gwinnett Stripers
• Montgomery Named to MLB All-Star Futures Game - Charlotte Knights
• The Future Is Now, Saints Brooks Lee Selected to All-Star Futures Game - St. Paul Saints
• Test Your Luck with a Mystery Autographed Baseball for Purchase on July 3 - Memphis Redbirds
• Red Wings Ninth-Inning Comeback Falls Short at Buffalo - 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.

Other Recent Charlotte Knights Stories

• First Place Knights Suffer First Loss of the Season
• Charlotte Tops Norfolk 4-3 to Win Fourth Straight
• Kyle Teel Named International League Player of the Week
• Knights Complete the Sweep with 9-6 Win over the Stripers
• Teel's Six RBI Paces the Knights in 12-4 Victory