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Game #59 – May 31 – Truist Park
Andy Ibanez scored on Mike Gerber's RBI groundout in the 2nd to give the Knights a 1-0 lead. The Braves scored twice in the bottom of the 3rd. Owen Miller hit his 8th home run, a 403-foot shot to center field, in the 5th. Ronald Acuna doubled home a run in the bottom of the inning. Charlotte led 4-3 after 5.
Anthony Santander socked HR #11 to lead off the 6th. Mike Gerber and Jesus Sanchez followed with back-to-back singles, and then Ryan McKenna belt a 3-run finger 410 feet into the LF stands.
Austin Adams, Kutter Crawford, and Kervin Castro combined to.pitch 4 shutout innings to close out the game.
Final Score: Charlotte 8, Atlanta 3
WP: B. Garrett (5-2)
LP: Z. Eflin (1-5)
Record: 31-28
Player of the Game: Ryan McKenna
News: Jhonkensey Noel was named N. L. Rookie of the Month for May. Overall, he batted .308 with 8 home runs and 17 RBIs during the month.
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