IL1 Charlotte Knights

Knights Win Home Opener

Published on April 11, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release


FORT MILL, S.C. - April 11, 2008- The Knights kicked off their 2008 home schedule with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Clippers at Knights Stadium in front of 7,929 fans. With the win, the Knights improved their record to 5-3.

With the game tied at 1-1, 3B Josh Fields smacked his first homerun in the sixth inning, giving Charlotte a 2-1 lead that they would never relinquish. Fields was 4-4 on the night with a double and two RBI's.

Starting pitcher Lance Broadway (2-0, 0.64) pitched for seven strong innings for the Knights, giving up five hits with four strikeouts. Broadway is now 2-0 on the season with an ERA of 0.64. Reliever Ehren Wassermann (S4, 0.00) picked up his fourth save of the season.

Tyler Clippard (0-2, 5.40) took the loss for the Clippers.

The Knights continue their first homestand of the season Saturday night against Columbus. Wes Whisler (1-0, 3.00) will take the mound for the Knights. The Clippers will start Jason Stanford (1-1, 16.62), game time is 7:15.

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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