Author name: Rob Young

8/23/16 Recap: 16′ 1st round picks Collins and Burdi shine in team victories

Charlotte 3, Durham 2 (10 innings) Jerry Sands was the hero on Tuesday as he ripped a walk-off single to send the Knights to their 10th walk-off win of the year and maintained their half game lead over the Gwinnett Braves in their division. Carson Fulmer only lasted an inning in his Charlotte debut, but […]

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8/19/16 and 8/20/16 Recap: Solorzano and two Great Falls relievers combine for no-hitter

Gwinnett 7, Charlotte 5 (Game 1) Charlotte 5, Gwinnett 1 (Game 2) The Knights split a double header on Friday to stay just a half game back of the Gwinnett Braves for the International League Southern Division lead. Carson Fulmer made his Charlotte debut as a starter in game one and promptly gave up six

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8/17/16 Recap: Intimidators break through in 14th inning to win in extras

Gwinnett 9, Charlotte 4 After the Knights seized the International League Southern Division lead with their win yesterday, the Gwinnett Braves took it back with a convincing win Wednesday. Recently promoted Tyler Barnette got the start and pitched fairly well, striking out six over six innings and allowing four runs. However, reliever Juan Minaya had

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8/15/16 Recap: Alvarez puts on Olympic performance and Zangari pours on the power

Charlotte 8, Gwinnett 4 Jerry Sands launched his third home run in his past five games to lead the Knights to a half game out of first place. Starter Kameron Loe went 5.2 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and four walks. Loe earned to win thanks to a barrage of offensive

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8/10/16 Recap: Hansen keeps racking up K’s and Lassiter walks to Dash history

The Barons had the night off, Great Falls played two, and the Arizona League Sox game was suspended in the 4th inning. Louisville 3, Charlotte 2 The Knights let this game slip through their fingers as the offense went 1-for-15 with RISP and all three Louisville runs were unearned. Starter Kameron Loe pitched well enough

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8/9/2016 Recap: Journeyman Terance Marin silences Bats for complete game shutout

The Arizona League Sox had the night off and Great Falls and Winston-Salem were postponed due to weather. Charlotte 2, Louisville 0 Charlotte pitcher (and independent league veteran) Terance Marin absolutely dominated the Louisville Bats, firing a complete game shutout and only allowed three hits, no walks, and struck out eight. Marin has struggled this

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