Knights Rally Fall Short to Braves
Published on April 12, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
FORT MILL, S.C. - April 12, 2009 - The Knights kept things interesting but ultimately lost 4-3 to the visiting Gwinnett Braves. The Easter Sunday crowd of 2,643 saw the Knights pick up some runs late in the game and some great pitching by the Braves.
Charlotte starter Lance Broadway (0-1, 5.40 ERA) pitched five innings allowing all four Braves runs. For Broadway it was his first time going more than three innings since last season. He spent spring training trying to make the major league roster as a reliever.
Broadway was relieved by Adam Russell who had a great performance out of the Knights bullpen. Russell went 3 innings with 5 strikeouts and retired the Braves in order.
The Knights Ben Broussard got his first two hits of the season including an RBI single. The Knights also had an RBI knock from Jerry Owens.
Braves starter Charlie Morton was down from Atlanta on a rehab assignment. Morton had 12 strikeouts in the game. Morton allowed just one hit and one run in the game. The Knights struck out 14 times during the game. It was the second game of the young season in which the Knights have had 14 strikeouts.
The knights continue their homestand tomorrow against the Norfolk Tides. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM. RHP Carlos Torres starts for the Knights, RHP David Pauley for the Tides.
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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