Fulmer, Knights Beat the Indians 2-1 Friday

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- RHP Carson Fulmer struck-out five batters over five innings, and the Charlotte Knights scored two runs in the fourth inning to propel them to a 2-1 victory over the Indianapolis Indians in game one of their four-game series from BB&T Ballpark in Uptown Charlotte on Friday night.

Fulmer (1-0, 1.80) made his first start of the season with the Knights since being optioned from the Chicago White Sox on May 19^th. The 24-year-old right-handed pitcher allowed one run on three hits over five innings of work to earn the win. He walked six batters and struck-out five on the night. RHP Tyler Danish was sharp over three shutout innings, while RHP Rob Scahill struck-out two in the ninth inning to earn his third save of the season.

Down by a score of 1-0, the Knights battled back in the fourth inning to score two runs against the Indians. The Knights scored their first run of the game thanks to third baseman Patrick Leonard , who tripled home left fielder Alex Presley to tie things up at 1-1. Two batters later, right fielder Mason Robbins singled home Leonard to give the Knights a 2-1 lead. It proved to be the difference in the game.

The Knights will continue their four-game series against the Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates) on Saturday from BB&T Ballpark. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Pre-game radio coverage will begin at 6:50 p.m. on 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte and CharlotteKnights.com. 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. The game will also be broadcast live on My 12 WMYT and NBC Sports Chicago.