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The Charlotte Knights secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Memphis Redbirds, concluding their series with four wins to two. After trailing 3-0, the Knights scored six unanswered runs, showcasing their strong performance throughout the homestand at Truist Field. Notable contributions came from Jason Matthews, Andre Lipcius, and Kyle Teel, while pitcher Tyler Schweitzer excelled on the mound. The Knights will now prepare for a six-game road series against the Gwinnett Stripers, looking to build on their recent success.
Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte Knights clinched a thrilling series finale against the Memphis Redbirds with a 6-5 victory on Sunday, concluding the series with a solid four wins to two. This marks a successful homestand for the Knights, who managed to win seven of their last twelve games at Truist Field.
In the Sunday match, the Knights initially found themselves trailing 3-0 before unleashing a remarkable run, scoring six unanswered runs to take control. An RBI single from Jason Matthews in the fourth inning ignited the Knights’ scoring. Following that, back-to-back RBI singles from Andre Lipcius and Kyle Teel in the fifth inning allowed the Knights to pull ahead 4-3. Further benefiting from a balk by the Redbirds, Lipcius scored again in the seventh inning, while Teel crossed home plate on a wild pitch, extending Charlotte’s lead.
The Redbirds did attempt a late comeback, adding a run in the eighth inning and hitting a solo home run in the ninth, but Knights’ pitcher Keone Kela successfully closed out the game, marking his first save of the season. Tyler Schweitzer delivered an impressive performance on the mound, pitching five innings and limiting the Redbirds to just three hits throughout the game.
In a doubleheader on Saturday, the Knights managed to secure their third win of the series albeit facing a loss in the first game. The Redbirds took the early lead, building a 7-0 margin within the first three innings of the first game, ultimately winning it with an 8-4 score. Gage Workman and Korey Lee fueled a comeback for the Knights in the fourth inning, scoring two runs after capitalizing on a Memphis error. Additionally, Lee contributed another run with an RBI single in the fifth inning and Jason Matthews furthered the score with a triple and run in the seventh.
In the second game on Saturday, the Knights bounced back to win 3-2 led by Evan McKendry, who made his debut for the Knights, delivering two shut-out innings. Wikelman Gonzalez earned his first win of the season by holding the Redbirds scoreless for two innings. Corey Julks made headlines with a solo home run in the second inning, while Charlotte scored two runs in the third thanks to a wild pitch and an Andre Lipcius sacrifice fly. Notably, Zach DeLoach and Jason Matthews delivered a standout performance from the bottom of the batting order, combining for an impressive 5-for-6 at the plate.
As the series concludes, the Knights will have Monday off before heading into a six-game road series against the Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday with the first game scheduled for 11:05 AM ET. The Knights are looking to build on their recent successes as they continue their season.
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