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Knights Fall in Season Finale to Mets 5-4 in 10 Innings

Charlotte Scored Two Runs in the 9th to Push Game into Extra Innings
Mark Payton had a three-hit night on Friday. (Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights)
September 22, 2024

(SYRACUSE, NY) -- The Charlotte Knights wrapped up the 2024 regular season with a 5-4 loss in 10 innings to the Syracuse Mets on Sunday afternoon from NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. The Knights battled back in the ninth, scoring two runs to tie the game at 4-4, but

(SYRACUSE, NY) -- The Charlotte Knights wrapped up the 2024 regular season with a 5-4 loss in 10 innings to the Syracuse Mets on Sunday afternoon from NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. The Knights battled back in the ninth, scoring two runs to tie the game at 4-4, but ultimately fell in the 10th and final inning to end the season with the 5-4 loss.

RHP Deivi García started the game and allowed just one run on two hits over three innings pitched. He allowed a run in the bottom of the first inning on a sacrifice-fly RBI by Brett Baty. One inning later, the Knights tied the game at 1-1 when Michael Chavis scored on a throwing error from Syracuse shortstop Jett Williams.

With the game tied at 1-1, the Knights took a 2-1 lead thanks to an RBI single by center fielder Rafael Ortega in the top of the fourth inning. Charlotte’s 2-1 lead didn’t last very long as the Mets came right back in the bottom of the fourth inning against Charlotte reliever Nick Nastrini. The Mets scored three runs against Nastrini in the inning, highlighted by a three-run home run by JT Schwartz, his fifth of the season.

Down by a score of 4-2, the Knights scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning thanks to an RBI groundout by Canaan Smith-Njigba and a fielder’s choice by Adam Hackenberg. The late-inning rally, combined with a solid bottom of the ninth inning, propelled the Knights into extra innings on Sunday afternoon.

After the Knights failed to push across a run in the top of the 10th inning, Charlotte RHP Nick Padilla (0-3, 3.23) allowed the final run to score in the bottom of the 10th inning. Syracuse center fielder Drew Gilbert scored the game-winning run in the 10th when Luke Ritter reached on a fielder’s choice. Padilla was saddled with the loss.

The Knights went 2-4 on the six-game road series against Syracuse during the final series of the 2024 season. Overall, the Knights finished the season with a 68-79 record and finished the second half with a 35-38 record. Charlotte’s 68 wins in the 2024 season were a 15-win improvement from the 2023 season. Additionally, the Knights promoted 33 players to the Chicago White Sox in 2024, eight more than in the 2023 season (25 promoted last year).

The Knights will start the 2025 season at home in Uptown Charlotte, NC with Opening Knight set for Friday, March 28 at Truist Field against the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves). The 2025 season will mark the 11th season for the Knights at Truist Field.

Charlotte Comes Up One Run Short Against Norfolk

Jones Jr. Hits a Massive Home Run; Bullpen Pitches Five Scoreless
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CHARLOTTE- The Charlotte Knights came up just short against the Norfolk Tides on Friday night. Despite being held without a hit for the first seven innings, the Knights stayed within striking distance and nearly pulled out a late victory. In the end, the Tides held on, and the Knights fell

Knights Hold Off the Tides 7-6 to Even Up the Series

Andre Lipcius' Grand Slam Propels Charlotte Past Norfolk
April 4, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights defeated the Norfolk Tides 7-6 on Friday night. Andre Lipcius played a huge role in the win. The Knights second baseman broke a 3-3 tie game in the fifth with a Grand Slam to right field and the Charlotte pitching staff held the lead down

Dalbec Delivers an Early Home Run but Knights Fall 6-3

Tyler Gilbert Tosses Two Perfect Innings in Rehab Appearance
April 3, 2025

CHARLOTTE- The Charlotte Knights dropped Thursday night’s contest to the Norfolk Tides by a final score of 6-3. The Knights managed to build a 3-1 lead early in the game; however, the Tides put together a few late rallies, held on down the stretch, and handed the Knights their second

First Place Knights Suffer First Loss of the Season

Meidroth Homers, White Impresses in Debut
April 2, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights took on the Norfolk Tides Wednesday night and suffered their first loss of the 2025 season. The home team ended up on the wrong side of a Truist Field pitcher’s duel, 3-1.

Charlotte Tops Norfolk 4-3 to Win Fourth Straight

Tauchman Hits a Home Run in his First Game as a Knight
April 1, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights notched their third straight come-from-behind win and fourth straight victory overall to begin the 2025 season. The Knights used a strong pitching performance, that included 18 strikeouts, and a timely three-run Home Run by Mike Tauchman, to defeat the Norfolk Tides 4-3 at Truist Field.

Kyle Teel Named International League Player of the Week

Knights Backstop Earns the First League Award of 2025
March 31, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC- Minor League Baseball announced its first award winners of the 2025 baseball season and the International League Player of the Week Award went to Kyle Teel of the Charlotte Knights.

Knights Complete the Sweep with 9-6 Win over the Stripers

Andre Lipcius Leads the Charge with Five RBI
March 30, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights matched their best start to a season since 2017 with an impressive 9-6 victory over the Gwinnett Stripers. The Knights treated their Sunday afternoon home faithful to a third straight victory to begin the season and completed a series sweep of the Stripers in the

Teel's Six RBI Paces the Knights in 12-4 Victory

Charlotte's Backstop Homers for the Second Straight Game
March 29, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights are 2-0 to begin the 2025 season. Charlotte downed the Gwinnett Stripers 12-4 behind a six-RBI performance from Kyle Teel and a seven-run seventh inning.

Knights Dominate Season Opener with 9-1 Win over Stripers

Montgomery, Teel, and Elko Combine for Seven Runs Batted In
March 28, 2025

Charlotte, NC- The Charlotte Knights opened the 2025 season in style on Friday night. The Knights routed the Gwinnett Stripers, 9-1, in front of 8,113 Opening Night fans at Truist Field.

Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider to Start Saturday in Charlotte

Strider Scheduled to Face the Knights at Truist Field
March 28, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A big name is coming to Charlotte on the second day of the 2025 season. The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, announced that pitcher Spencer Strider will join the Stripers on an injury rehab assignment. Strider is the scheduled starting pitcher for Gwinnett on

Official Knights Opening Day Roster Announced

Five White Sox Top Ten Prospects to Open the Season in Charlotte
March 28, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC- The 2025 Charlotte Knights Opening Day roster has been made official by the Chicago White Sox Minor League Player Development Department. Headed to the Queen City to begin the 2025 season are a total of 27 players: 14 pitchers and 13 position players.

Charlotte Knights 2025 Promotions Guide

December 3, 2024

⚾ 2025 First Half Promotions Guide & Tickets On Sale! From dazzling fireworks, to exciting new and returning promotions, we couldn't wait any longer to give you a preview of what's in store for the 2025 Charlotte Knights season! Get your tickets for the first half of the season HERE!

Truist Field's First Ever Drone Show Set for Saturday, March 29

The History of Baseball in Charlotte to be Told in a Story Like Never Before
March 11, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC- The Charlotte Knights are prepared to light up the sky early in the 2025 season. On Saturday, March 29, directly following the Knights 6:05pm contest against the Gwinnett Stripers, Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, the first ever Drone Show above Truist Field will take over the night

Major College Baseball Action Returns to Truist Field This Spring

UNC-USC Rivalry, CLT 49ers-ECU Conference Clash Featured in Uptown Charlotte
February 6, 2025

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, will once again feature exciting college baseball action this year. In all, the Knights will host a total of two college baseball games in 2025. ANNUAL UNC VS. USC GAME IS BACK THIS YEAR The 2025 Charlotte Knights Collegiate

Charlotte Knights 2025 Second Half Promotions Guide

January 27, 2025

The second half of the season is starting off with one of our FAVORITE days of the entire year, and from there it's non-stop summer FUN! Tickets are on sale HERE, and trust us, you don't want to miss what we've got in store.

Knights Announce 2025 Coaching Staff Led by Manager Sergio Santos

Opening Knight at Truist Field Set for Friday, March 28
January 16, 2025

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- In conjunction with the Chicago White Sox, the Charlotte Knights have announced the coaching staff under new manager, Sergio Santos. The Knights are set to open the 2025 season at Truist Field on Friday, March 28 at 7:04 p.m. against the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A affiliate of

Santos Named Knights Manager for 2025 Season

Former Knights & White Sox Hurler Led Double-A Birmingham to Southern League Championship Last Season
January 8, 2025

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Sergio Santos, who guided the Double-A Birmingham Barons to a Southern League Championship last season, has been named manager of the Charlotte Knights for the upcoming 2025 season. Santos, 41, becomes the 26th manager in franchise history and the fourth former Knights player to manage the

Single-Game Tickets for First Half of 2025 Season Now On Sale, 10 Exciting Promo Nights Revealed

December 5, 2024

SINGLE-GAME TICKETS FOR FIRST HALF OF 2025 SEASON NOW ON SALE Single-game tickets for the first half of the 2025 season at Truist Field are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets by phone at 704-274-8300 or online at www.CharlotteKnights.com. A full 2025 schedule can also be found online at

Charlotte Knights Revamp Digital Display Experience with Daktronics 

Main Video Ribbon Displays & More Powered by Show Control with Camino
November 6, 2024

BROOKINGS, S.D. – November 6, 2024 – Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has partnered with the Charlotte Knights baseball team to manufacture and install 10 new LED displays at Truist Field in North Carolina. These displays will be powered by Daktronics Show Control with Camino. The installation is slated

Knights Reveal Home Game Times & 19 Fireworks Dates for 2025 Season 

2025 Season Starts at Truist Field on March 28
October 29, 2024

2025 SEASON BEGINS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 28 The Charlotte Knights will open the 2025 season at Truist Field on Friday, March 28 against the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves). The team’s 11th season at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte will be celebrated with the first of 19

Hurricane Helene Supply Drive Set for Thursday, October 3 at Truist Field

Knights Partnering with iHeartMedia Charlotte to Collect Critically-Needed Items for Operation Airdrop & Next Level Disaster Relief
October 1, 2024

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- On Thursday, October 3 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Truist Field, the Charlotte Knights will partner with iHeartMedia Charlotte to collect critically-needed items for those impacted in Western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene. All items collected at Thursday’s supply drive will support both Operation

CLT for WNC: Hurricane Helene Supply Drive at Truist Field this Thursday

October 1, 2024

Stop by Truist Field this Thursday as the Charlotte Knights and iHeartMedia Charlotte partner to host a Hurricane Helene Supply Drive from 7am-7pm to benefit Operation Airdrop and Next Level Disaster Relief.

Knights Drop Saturday’s Game to Mets, 10-3

Tim Elko Extended His Hitting Streak to 10 Games
September 21, 2024

(SYRACUSE, NY) -- The Charlotte Knights dropped game five of the six-game series against the Syracuse Mets by a score of 10-3 on Saturday night from NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. RHP Touki Toussaint (3-3, 6.02) started the game for the Knights and was charged with the loss after

Knights Fall to Mets on Friday, 12-5

Mark Payton Had Three Hits, Now Batting .313 on the 2024 Season
September 20, 2024

(SYRACUSE, NY) -- The Charlotte Knights dropped game four of the six-game series against the Syracuse Mets by a score of 12-5 on Friday night from NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. The Knights scored three of the five runs in the top of the ninth inning. The two teams