Knights Drop Saturday's Game to Tides 4-3
(NORFOLK, VA) -- RHP Spencer Adams dazzled over seven solid innings, but the Charlotte Knights dropped game three of their four-game series to the Norfolk Tides by a score of 4-3 on Saturday night from Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. Despite the loss, the Knights have compiled a 13-8 record
(NORFOLK, VA) -- RHP
Adams, who was promoted to the Knights from Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday, June 12th, made his Triple-A debut on Saturday night and was sharp. The 22-year-old Georgia native allowed just two runs on three hits over seven innings of work, but did not factor in the decision. Adams gave up two solo home runs in the game and threw 91 total pitches (56 for strikes) in an impressive debut. He was also in line for the win as he exited the game with the Knights ahead by a score of 3-2.
Unfortunately, the Tides stormed back in the bottom of the eighth inning and scored two runs off RHP
Offensively, the Knights tallied six hits on the evening. SS
Former Charlotte RHP Jhan Mariñez (2-3, 3.38) earned the win out of the Norfolk bullpen.
The Knights will conclude their four-game series against the Norfolk Tides from Harbor Park on Sunday afternoon. Pre-game radio coverage of Sunday's 1:05 p.m. game will begin at 12:50 PM on 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte. The "Voice of the Charlotte Knights" Matt Swierad will have the call for all of the action.