Usually, the fireworks come at the end of the game. Charlotte Knights’ reliever Nik Turley and the home plate umpire had a heated argument — and near confrontation — in the bottom of the 9th, leading to Turley and manager Wes Helms being ejected. The other key moment occurred in the top of the 10th […]
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Gavin Sheets and Jake Burger grabbed the headlines with some strong performances last week — and rightfully so — but all of Charlotte’s top prospects impressed as the Knights took five of six at home against the Norfolk Tides. Sheets was most impressive, pounding two home runs and 10 hits in 23 at-bats. But Burger,
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Jake Burger hit his third home run in as many games as the feel-good comeback story continued last night in Charlotte’s 9-2 loss to the Norfolk Tides. “He is really locked in to his approach and what he wants to do, and he doesn’t come out of it,” manager Wes Helms said. “He does it
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The Knights lost 12-9 to Gwinnett on Sunday, but Jake Burger and Seby Zavala hit two-run homers and Zack Burdi looked strong — early — in his first appearance of the season. Jimmy Lambert made his second start of the season but was pulled after 1.2 innings and just 37 pitches as the Knights continue
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KANNAPOLIS, NC — The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers couldn’t avoid the sweep against the Down East Wood Ducks, losing 9-2 on Mother’s Day Sunday. Rodriguez stays hot at the plate Infield prospect Jose Rodriguez had himself a solid day at the plate, picking up three hits in his five plate appearances. His opening hit in the
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Veterans and prospects alike, the Charlotte Knights are struggling mightily at the plate. Following a 7-3 loss on Saturday, the team is hitting just .206 through its first five games, but Manager Wes Helms says the team is swinging the bat better than the box scores suggest. “You have to tip your hat to the
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Gwinnett’s starter Tucker Davidson pitched a masterpiece, completely stymying the Knights’ hitters with excellent control and a nasty slider, while Charlotte’s pitching staff got plenty of work when Felix Paulino couldn’t get out of the first. Paulino gave up seven hits and seven runs, retiring just two batters before giving way to the first of
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The Charlotte Knights hitters got a rare opportunity to face major league pitching tonight. It was a valuable but difficult learning experience that ended in a 4-0 loss to Gwinnett. The Braves’ farm team started Bryce Wilson, yet another Gwinnett starter who has spent time with the big league club in Atlanta. After Wilson stymied
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KANNAPOLIS, NC — For the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, the offense came heavy early, but couldn’t hold up the pitching and defense to win against the Down East Wood Ducks on Wednesday evening. MIXED PERFOMANCE IN KELLEY’S PROFESSIONAL DEBUT White Sox top pitching prospect Jared Kelley made his professional debut following his 2nd round selection in
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It couldn’t have gone much better for Charlotte Knights starter Jonathan Stiever, who threw three innings and allowed minimal hard contact, just one Gwinnett hit, one walk and struck out four. The strong start, combined with excellent middle relief work from Tanner Banks as well as fireworks on offense, propelled the Knights to their first
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