Home Runs Sink Knights In 8-2 Loss
(DURHAM, NC) - In a tight game early, the Charlotte Knights ultimately couldn't keep it close late in an 8-2 loss to the Durham Bulls on Tuesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The loss evens up the three-game series at one game apiece.
(DURHAM, NC) - In a tight game early, the Charlotte Knights ultimately couldn't keep it close late in an 8-2 loss to the Durham Bulls on Tuesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The loss evens up the three-game series at one game apiece.
Leading 3-2 in the seventh, the Bulls got key insurance runs against Charlotte reliever
The game began well for the Knights. For the second straight night, Charlotte took a lead just two batters into the first inning.
But the Bulls responded on
Roach limited the damage to two home runs, but was still saddled with the loss. Over 6.0 innings, he gave up three earned runs on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts.
In the seventh, the Knights got a run closer on
From there, the Bulls extended the lead to earn the win. All eight of Durham's runs came on the strength of five home runs against Roach and Thompson.
For the Knights, Engel and Goins each recorded a pair of hits while eight of the nine Charlotte starters recorded a hit in the loss.
The Knights and Bulls conclude their series on Wednesday night.