IL1 Charlotte Knights

Knights Outlast Indians

Published on August 19, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release


FORT MILL, S.C. - August 19, 2008 - After picking up a quick victory in Chicago last week, Lance Broadway returned to Charlotte seeking his 11th win of the season. Broadway (11-7, 4.66) got it going 6 2/3 and striking out five Indianapolis batters in a Charlotte 4-3 victory. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Knights.

Trailing the Indians 1-0, the newest addition to the Knights roster-shortstop Robert Valido-called up from Birmingham, picked up his first Triple-A RBI with a sac fly that scored David Cook. The next batter, Jason Bourgeois doubled to left field bring in Jason Tyner and give the Knights a 2-1 lead.

Carlos Maldonado's solo shot tied things at 2-2 in the 5th. But Brad Eldred would put things away for the Knights with a monster blast over the left field wall with Jason Tyner on giving Charlotte the lead for good at 4-2.

The team's continue their four-game series on Wednesday. Jimmy Barthmaier (3-1, 3.43) takes the mound for Indianapolis, while the Knights will start Charlie Haeger (9-12, 4.69). Game time is 7:15 p.m.

The Charlotte Knights are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. For ticket or event information, please contact the Knights front office at (704) 357-8071 or (803) 548-8050 or visit our website at www.charlotteknights.com for more information.

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