IL1 Charlotte Knights

Mud Hens Edge Knights

Published on August 1, 2007 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release


FORT MILL, S.C. - August 1, 2007 - Charlotte returned home from their longest road trip of the season, falling to Toledo 2-1. The Knights were held to five hits on the night while the Mud Hens collected 10 hits.

One of those hits belonged to Adam Ricks who was playing his second game of the day. Ricks was called up from Single-A Winston-Salem following a day game with Salem. Ricks started behind the plate, going 2-4, with a run and RBI. Following the game, he made the 79 mile trip down I-85 to Charlotte to enter the Knights game in the 2nd inning to pitch hit for Ryan Sweeney.

Antistacio Martinez (4-5, 4.14) picked up the win for the Mud Hens going 6 innings striking out nine. Shaun Babula (3-3, 4.59) took the loss for the Knights.

The three game series continues Thursday at 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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