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SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Mendick Collects 3 Hits But Greenville Sweeps

June 7, 2016 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Greenville's Kyri Washington provided an encore performance with a 3-run home run to provide the Drive's margin of victory in a 5-2 win (F/7) over Kannapolis in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System. The Intimidators (22-36) dropped both games of the twin bill as Washington finished the day with two home runs and six RBI over the two games.

With the game tied 2-2 in the fifth inning, Washington stepped to the plate with two on and two out and hit a blast to left-center field off Jack Charleston. Charleston (1-4) suffered the loss, allowing three runs on five hits over two-thirds of an inning.

Greenville reliever Marc Brakeman shutout Kannapolis over 3.0 innings to earn the win, scattering four hits and a walk while striking out three. Anyelo Leclerc spun a perfect seventh inning for the save (4).

Danny Mendick finished 3-for-3, including driving in both Intimidators runs. He singled home Grant Massey in the first inning and doubled in Cody Daily in the third.

Ryan Riga spun 2 and 1/3 scoreless relief innings for the Intimidators, his ninth scoreless outing in 10 relief appearances since moving to the bullpen in early May.

The Intimidators wrap up this 3-game series against the Drive on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. RHP Chris Comito (0-5, 6.91 ERA) to the mound against Greenville's RHP Jose Almonte (1-1, 2.14 ERA). Wednesday's game is another Weenie Wednesday presented by Nathan's Famous with $1 hot dogs all game long.

This week's home stand also features Teacher Appreciation Night presented by Learning Rx on Thursday, Craft Beer Sampling Night presented by Cabarrus Brewing Company on Friday, Fireworks Night presented by Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates on Saturday, and Bark in the Park presented by South Ridge Veterinary Hospital on Sunday. For tickets and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office or 704-932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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