Knights Roll Past Tides 7-2 Friday Night
(NORFOLK, VA) - RHP Carson Fulmer allowed just two runs over 5.1 innings pitched and LF Mason Robbins added three hits to lead the Charlotte Knights past the Norfolk Tides by a score of 7-2 on Friday in game two of their four-game series from Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA.
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Fulmer (3-2, 3.62) started the game for the Knights and pitched into the sixth inning on Friday to earn the win. Making his fifth career start against the Tides, Fulmer gave up two runs on seven hits. He improved to 5-0 with a 1.63 ERA (27.2 IP) all-time against the Tides. RHP Jeanmar Gόmez (1.2 IP), RHP
As a team, the Knights combined to tally 13 total hits on the night. Robbins continued his hot hitting and led the way with a three-hit game. CF
Appearing in his fourth game with the Knights on a major league rehab assignment from the Chicago White Sox, Avisaíl García went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and an RBI. García, who batted second and played right field for a third consecutive day, is now 4-for-13 with one home run and four RBIs at the plate with the Knights this year.
The Knights will continue their four-game road series against the Norfolk Tides from Harbor Park on Saturday evening. Pre-game radio coverage of Saturday's 7:05 p.m. game will begin at 6:50 PM on 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad will have the call for all of the action.