Knights Drop Finale In Durham 5-1
(DURHAM, NC) - The Charlotte Knights couldn't overcome a late Durham Bulls rally in a 5-1 loss to their in-state foes in the finale of their two-game series on Tuesday afternoon at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
(DURHAM, NC) - The Charlotte Knights couldn't overcome a late Durham Bulls rally in a 5-1 loss to their in-state foes in the finale of their two-game series on Tuesday afternoon at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
With the score tied 1-1 in the eighth, the Knights turned to
The game began well for Charlotte, as starter
From there, Santiago held the Bulls off the board to keep the game close. In his first start with the Knights since August 3, 2012, Santiago pitched 5.0 solid innings, giving up one earned run on three hits with one walk and seven strikeouts, tying a season-high.
Down 1-0 in the seventh, the Knights came back to even the score.
In relief of Santiago,
Offensively, catcher
The Knights return home to begin a two-game set against the Gwinnett Stripers on Wednesday night at BB&T Ballpark. Pre-game radio coverage of the 7:04 p.m. game is set for 6:50 p.m. on 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad and long-time Knights radio broadcaster Mike Pacheco will have the call for all of the action.