The Knights topped the Bulls 5-3 in an action-packed game at Truist Field. Jack Suwinski delivered a clutch performance with 2 RBIs, helping secure the win. Despite a strong effort from Nick Madrigal, who went 2-4, the Bulls couldn't overcome the Knights' offensive firepower.
The Knights took down the Bulls 5-3 in a thrilling contest at Truist Field, fueled by Jack Suwinski's two RBIs. The Knights capitalized on their opportunities, leaving just three runners on base compared to the Bulls' seven.
Nick Madrigal shined for the Bulls with a solid 2-4 showing, but the team struggled to convert chances into runs, ultimately falling short. The Knights' pitching held strong, with Joe Boyle striking out six in five innings to set the tone for the win.
The Knights are coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10. The Bulls are losers of 3 straight, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Knights are up next home vs Redbirds (Aug 27-29). The Bulls are up next home vs Tides (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURDurham Bulls | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| CLTCharlotte Knights | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Suwinski CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Slater 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Driscoll DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tatem Levins C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oliver Dunn 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Sabol LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Logan Davidson SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jake Cave RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy PH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Boyle P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kodi Whitley P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Cook P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Ty Johnson | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kodi Whitley | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Cook | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | CLT 100.0 | 3.9 | |
| T9 | CLT 96.1 | 2.7 | |
| T9 | CLT 98.8 | 2.5 | |
| T9 | CLT 96.3 | 3.9 | |
| B8 | CLT 92.4 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | CLT 92.7 | 0.5 | |
| B8 | CLT 93.2 | 0.6 | |
| T8 | CLT 93.8 | 1.3 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.