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TribeTown · 11-04-2023, 07:03 AM

Game #84 – June 26 – Knights Field

Vidal Brujan drove home the 1st run of the game with an RBI groundout in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Meanwhile, Braxton Garrett retired the first 14 men he faced before walking Paul Goldschmidt with 2 outs in the 5th. Paul DeJong collected St. Louis' 1st hit with 1 out in the 6th. Harrison Bader doubled home 2 runs in the 7th to give the Cardinals the lead, which spelled the end of the night for Garrett.

St. Louis added 2 insurance runs in the top of the 9th off of Nick Robertson.

The Knights loaded the bases with 1 out in the bottom of the 9th. Pinch hitter Mike Gerber singled home a run to make it 4-2. Vidal Brujan drew a walk to make it 4-3. Owen Miller followed with a sharp line drive up the middle that was speared by pitcher Brad Boxberger. That left it up to Jhonkensey Noel, who was retired on a 6-4 fielder's choice to end the game.

Final Score: St. Louis 4, Charlotte 3
WP: D. Phelps (2-0)
LP: B. Garrett (7-4)
SV: B. Boxberger (2)
Record: 43-41
Player of the Game: Braxton Garrett

NEWS: Brandon Drury rejected a contract extension. He is asking for a 4 year deal of $10,350,000 a year.

NEWS: Atlanta RP Daniel Hudson will miss the rest of the season with shoulder inflammation. The Dodgers announced RP Craig Kimbrel will miss the rest of season with a damaged elbow ligament.

11-04-2023, 07:03 AM	#92
TribeTown All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Garrettsville, Ohio Posts: 593	Game #84 – June 26 – Knights Field Vidal Brujan drove home the 1st run of the game with an RBI groundout in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Meanwhile, Braxton Garrett retired the first 14 men he faced before walking Paul Goldschmidt with 2 outs in the 5th. Paul DeJong collected St. Louis' 1st hit with 1 out in the 6th. Harrison Bader doubled home 2 runs in the 7th to give the Cardinals the lead, which spelled the end of the night for Garrett. St. Louis added 2 insurance runs in the top of the 9th off of Nick Robertson. The Knights loaded the bases with 1 out in the bottom of the 9th. Pinch hitter Mike Gerber singled home a run to make it 4-2. Vidal Brujan drew a walk to make it 4-3. Owen Miller followed with a sharp line drive up the middle that was speared by pitcher Brad Boxberger. That left it up to Jhonkensey Noel, who was retired on a 6-4 fielder's choice to end the game. Final Score: St. Louis 4, Charlotte 3 WP: D. Phelps (2-0) LP: B. Garrett (7-4) SV: B. Boxberger (2) Record: 43-41 Player of the Game: Braxton Garrett NEWS: Brandon Drury rejected a contract extension. He is asking for a 4 year deal of $10,350,000 a year. NEWS: Atlanta RP Daniel Hudson will miss the rest of the season with shoulder inflammation. The Dodgers announced RP Craig Kimbrel will miss the rest of season with a damaged elbow ligament. Last edited by TribeTown; 11-05-2023 at 09:47 AM.