Aside from a rainout in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Birmingham, and Kannapolis all collected losses. Standouts included Yoelqui Cespedes, who had his first homer of the season, and Matt Thompson, who threw four strong innings for the Barons.
This and more in last night’s recap!
Triple-A Charlotte Knights (3-4)
GAME 1:
- Lenyn Sosa (2B): 1-for-2, BB, K
- Adam Haseley (CF): 1-for-3, K
- Yolbert Sachez (3B): 1-for-3, K
- Victor Reyes (LF): 1-for-3, 2 K
- John Parke (SP): 1.0 IP, H, 0 BB, 0 ER, 2 K,
- 26 pitches – 17 strikes
- Sammy Peralta (RP): 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 2 K, 3 ER (LOSS)
- 53 pitches – 35 strikes
FINAL: Columbus Clippers 4, Charlotte Knights 0 | Box Score
GAME 2 (Makeup of April 5 Game):
- Lenyn Sosa (2B): 1-for-1, 2B, 2 BB
- Adam Haseley (CF): 0-for-3, 2 K
- Erik Gonzalez (SS): 2-for-3, 2B, K
- A.J. Alexy (SP): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 7 BB, 4 ER, K (LOSS)
- 53 pitches – 20 strikes
- Andrew Perez (RP): 1.2 IP, 0 H, 3 BB, K, 5 ER
- 49 pitches – 24 strikes
FINAL: Columbus Clippers 17, Charlotte Knights 0 | Box Score
Double-A Birmingham Barons (1-0)
- Luis Mieses (LF): 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
- Yoelqui Cespedes (CF): 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
- Tyler Neslony (LF): 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
- Xavier Fernandez (C): 2-for-5, 2B, RBI
- Chris Shaw (1B): 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K
- Matthew Thompson (SP): 4.1 IP, 2 H, 3 BB, 2 ER, 6 K
- 84 pitches – 47 strikes
- Yoelvin Silven (RP): 0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 ER, 2 K (LOSS)
- 29 pitches -16 strikes
FINAL: Birmingham Barons 9, Tennessee Smokies 10 | Box Score
High-A Winston-Salem Dash (0-1)
- POSTPONED- RAIN
Single-A Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (1-1)
- Jordan Sprinkle (SS): 0-for-4, K
- Troy Claunch (C): 1-for-4, K
- Bryce Willits (DH): 0-for-4, RBI
- Chris Lanzilli (LF): 1-for-3, K
- Peyton Pallette (SP): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 ER, 3 K (LOSS)
- 36 pitches – 22 strikes
- Manuel Veloz (RP): 3.0 IP, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 ER, 3 K
- 49 pitches – 33 strikes
FINAL: Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 1, Down East Wood Ducks 10 | Box Score
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