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The Knights host the Phillies, who are off to an 8-7 start. Here are the pitching matchups.
Aaron Nola (1-1, 4.60) vs. Mike Clevinger (1-1, 2.65)
Ranger Suarez (1-0, 3.78) vs. Braxton Garrett (0-0,0.00)
Zach Wheeler (1-1, 4.05) vs. Sean Manea (1-2, 3.20)
Game #16 – April 15 – Knights Field
Rhys Hoskins homer to left in the 1st gave Philadelphia the early 1-0 lead. Charlotte took the lead in the 2nd when brandon Drury lef off with a single to right and Mike Gerber followed with his 1st HR of the season, a 381 foot shot to RF.
Mike Clevinger was sharp, but the Phillies toed the game in the top of the 7th on back to back infield sing is by Kyle Schwarber and Bryson Stott, followed by a throwing error by Clevinger in a Johan Camargo bunt attempt. Garrett Stubbs followed with a double down the RF line to score 2 and give the Phillies a 4-2 lead. Jorge Alcala relieved and got out of the inning without any further damage.
Connor Wong belted a 1 out HR in the bottom of the inning to make it a 4-3 game. Owen Miller and Adam Frazier followed with back to back singles, but Jhonkensey Noel struck out and Kole Calhoun grounded out to end the threat
Archie Bradley relieved Aaron Nola to start the 8yh. Bradley walked Brandin Drury and Mike Berber, and then Anthony Santander singled to.load the bases. Bradley rallied to strike out Ryan McKenna, but Wing followed with a fly ball to deep center that scored Drury to tie the game. Joel Payamps relieved Bradley and retired Owen Miller to end the inning.
Philadelphia took the lead off Kitter Crawford in the 9th. With a man in 2nd and 2 its, Manuel Margo hit a ground ball to short Owen Miller threw the ball.into tue dugout.
The Phillies called on Connor Brogdon to close out the game. Frazier and Noel led off the bottom of the 9th with back-to-back singles. Kole Calhoun drew a walk. Bramdon Drury singled to left, scoring Frazier and Noel for another walkoff win.
"This place was rocking at the end," Drury said.
With the win, the 9-7 Knights find themselves in a 1st place tie with the Cardinals.
Final Score: Charlotte 6, Philadelphia 5
WP: K. Crawford (3-0)
LP: C. Brogdon (0-3)
Record: 9-7
Player of the Game: Brandon Drury
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