The Knights continue their slump to begin the season, nearly getting no-hit before Rafael Ortega‘s solo home run in the 9th. Meanwhile, the Dash and the Cannonballers each picked up their second wins of the season, both improving to 2-2.
All this and more in today’s minor league recap!
Triple-A Charlotte Knights (2-8)
- Rafael Ortega (RF): 1-for-4, HR, 2 K
- Zach DeLoach (LF): 1-for-4, 2 K
- Nick Nastrini (SP): 4.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K (LOSS)
- 78 Pitches, 56 Strikes
- Prelander Berroa (RP): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
- Fraser Ellard (RP): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
FINAL: Knights 1, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 4 | Box Score
Double-A Birmingham Barons (3-0)
*Postponed due to rain.
High-A Winston-Salem Dash (2-2)
- Samuel Zavala (CF): 1-for-3, BB
- Jacob Gonzalez (SS): 1-for-4
- DJ Gladney (CF): 1-for-3, 2B
- Tanner McDougal (SP): 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
- 74 Pitches, 43 Strikes
- Garrett Schoenle (RP): 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
- Ernesto Jaquez (RP): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (WIN)
- Eric Adler (RP): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (SAVE)
FINAL: Dash 1, Greensboro Grasshoppers 0 | Box Score
Low-A Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (2-2)
- Rikuu Nishida (LF): 1-for-4, BB, SB
- Albertson Asigen (RF): 1-for-3, BB, 2 SB
- Caden Connor (1B): 0-for-2, RBI, BB, K
- Luis Pineda (C): 1-for-4, 2B
- Drew McDaniel (SP): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K (WIN)
- 71 Pitches, 46 Strikes
- Bryce Collins (RP): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
- Garrett Wright (RP): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (SAVE)
FINAL: Cannon Ballers 3, Augusta Greenjackets 1 | Box Score
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