SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Stringer Homers Twice in Rout of Hagerstown

Published on July 6, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


HAGERSTOWN, Md. (July 6, 2014) - Second baseman Christian Stringer belted two home runs to lead the Kannapolis Intimidators to a 12-7 win over the Hagerstown Suns on Sunday evening at Municipal Stadium. Kannapolis (41-44, 12-6 Second Half) snapped a 3-game skid while avoiding a sweep at the hands of Hagerstown.

Stringer, who finished 2-4 with a career-high five RBI and three runs scored, put Kannapolis on the board in the first inning with a 2-run shot and added to the Intimidators lead with a 3-run blast in the fourth. His first-inning home run was part of a 5-run inning that helped Kannapolis to a fast start, and Hagerstown never caught up.

It's the second multi-home run game for Stringer this season, whose first career two-home run game came June 24 at Hickory.

The Intimidators offense pounded out 14 hits, including a pair of doubles for both catcher Brett Austin and first baseman Danny Hayes. Hayes finished the night 3-5 with two RBI while Austin was 2-4 with two RBI.

Jordan Guerrero improved to 6-0 with the win, working 5.0 innings in his second start of the season. The left-hander gave up two runs on six hits while matching his career-high of five walks. Andre Wheeler and Jose Brito combined to allow five runs over the final 4.0 innings of work.

Suns starter Nick Pivetta (10-5) took the loss, allowing eight runs on nine hits over 3.1 innings, including both bombs to Stringer.

The Intimidators open a 3-game series in Greensboro on Monday against the Grasshoppers. First pitch at NewBridge Bank Park is at 7:00 p.m. on Monday night. The team returns home to CMC-NorthEast Stadium on Thursday, July 10, for a 4-game series against the Asheville Tourists. For ticket and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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