Knights Fall to IronPigs 10-8 on Saturday
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Right fielder Daniel Palka launched two home runs, center fielder Adam Engel added another, but the Charlotte Knights dropped the middle game of their three-game series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs by a score of 10-8 on Saturday night in front of a sell-out crowd of
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- Right fielder
The Knights entered Saturday's contest with a four-game winning streak and once again provided a fine offensive showing for the hometown fans. Palka went 2-for-2 with three runs scored, two home runs, two RBIs, and three walks in Saturday's game. With two home runs on Saturday, the 27-year-old now has hit seven home runs over his last 12 games. He has a total of nine on the season with the Knights.
Additionally, Engel recorded his first home run of the year with the Knights and finished the game 1-for-4 with two runs scored, the home run, and a stolen base. First baseman
A total of eight home runs were hit in the game on Saturday, including a total of five from the Lehigh Valley offense. Designated hitter
Charlotte RHP
The two teams will conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon from BB&T Ballpark. Pre-game radio coverage of Sunday's 2:05 p.m. game is set for 1:50 p.m. on 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad and long-time radio broadcaster Mike Pacheco will have the call for all of the action. LHP