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#9 Moment: Andre Rienzo's Seven-Inning No-Hitter

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August 17, 2013

During the final year in Knights Stadium history, the Knights Media Relations department has asked fans to submit the best moment in the stadium's 24-year history. Through the team's official website and social media outlets, the Knights received many great moments. On Friday, August 16, the Knights were proud to release Moment #10 in Knights Stadium history, presented by Strayer University. The final nine moments will be released on the day of the final nine games beginning with the game on Saturday, August 17.

The Knights celebrated "Christmas in July" on Thursday, July 25 at Knights Stadium as Andre Rienzo tossed a seven-inning no-hitter in a 1-0 win over the Indianapolis Indians. For the Knights, it was the third no-hitter in franchise history and first since Carlos Torres threw a five-inning perfect game on June 18, 2009 in Pawtucket. Before that, the last Knights no-hitter was thrown by Tetsu Yofu on August 1, 2004 at Knights Stadium. 

Rienzo threw the no-no in game one of a doubleheader against the Indians. For Rienzo, it was his third win during the month of July (all in consecutive starts). He allowed just five baserunners on the evening en route to Charlotte's second-straight win over first-place Indianapolis. He walked four batters and had one batter reach on an error. In all, Rienzo threw 112 pitches - 69 for strikes. 

Charlotte's only run of the game came on an Andy Wilkins RBI single in the bottom of the second inning off Indians starter Stolmy Pimentel (2-3, 2.60).

Rienzo was promoted to the White Sox on July 30 - just five days after his no-hitter. At the time of his promotion, the Brazilian native was leading the International League in strikeouts (113), and also ranked tied for the league lead in complete games (three), and second in shutouts (1). He made his Major League debut later that night and became the first Brazilian-born pitcher in Major League Baseball history. 

Andre Rienzo's historic day at Knights Stadium is ranked as the #9 Moment in Knights Stadium history, presented by Strayer University.