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The Knights return home to host the 37-32 Reds. Here are the pitching matchups:
Tony Santillan (1-6, 5.85) vs. John Means (4-3, 4.99)
Luis Castillo (6-5, 4.02) vs. Mike Clevinger (4-5, 4.62)
Hunter Greene (3-5, 4.63) vs. Sean Manaea (3-8, 5.45)
Game #70 – June 12 – Knights Field
Owen Miller singled home the 1st run of the game in the bottom of the 3rd inning. After Jason Kipnis drew a walk and Tony Santillan threw a wild pitch, Brandon Drury ripped a single to center to score Miller. Andy Ibanez walked and Jesus Sanchez followed with a double to score 2 runs and make it 4-0. Santillan walked Anthony Santander to load the bases but struck out Elihuris Montero. Mike Gerber then blasted a 391 bomb to right-center for a grand slam to make it 8-0.
Joey Votto homered in the 4th to make it 8-1, and Mike Moustakas homered in the 6th. Other than that, John Means pitched 6 solid innings.
Jesus Sanchez went deep in the 8th. A. J. Puk made his return from the IL and pitched a scoreless 9th.
Final Score: Charlotte 9, Cincinnati 3
WP: J. Means (5-3)
LP: T. Santillan (1-7)
Record: 36-34
Player of the Game: Mike Gerber
NEWS: Milwaukee P Freddy Peralta will miss 4-5 weeks with a sprained ankle.
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