Knights Beat the Mud Hens 8-3 Wednesday
(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) - RHP Lucas Giolito struck-out seven batters over six masterful innings, Rob Brantly added a game-high three RBIs, and the Charlotte Knights beat the Toledo Mud Hens by a score of 8-3 on Wednesday in game two of their three-game series from BB&T Ballpark in Uptown Charlotte.
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Giolito (6-10, 4.48) gave up seven hits and just one walk over his six shutout innings en route to his sixth win of the season. The 23-year-old hurler has been sharp over his past five games -- posting a 3-1 mark and a 1.71 ERA with 28 strikeouts over 31.2 innings pitched. He threw 96 pitches (63 for strikes) on Wednesday.
Backed by a stellar effort on the mound from Giolito, the Charlotte offense was also strong from the start -- scoring four runs in the first inning against Toledo starter
The two teams will conclude their series on Thursday with a 7:05 p.m. game from BB&T Ballpark. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. and the Knights will host Thirsty Thursday presented by Ink N Ivy. The Knights will also honor WBT Radio's John Hancock with a bobblehead to the first 2,000 fans through the gates.
Pre-game radio coverage of Thursday's 7:05 p.m. game will begin at 6:50 p.m. on ESPN Charlotte (730 AM) 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.