The Knights powered past the Sounds with a 6-4 victory, fueled by Eric Haase's explosive performance of 5 RBIs, including a home run. The Knights capitalized on the Sounds' defensive errors and left a staggering number of runners on base. Despite a solid effort from Jeferson Quero, who had three hits, the Sounds couldn't overcome their missed opportunities.
Eric Haase was the star of the show, going 2-4 with a home run and driving in 5 runs, leading the Knights to this exciting win. His offensive prowess was crucial in building a lead that the Sounds couldn't close despite their efforts.
The Knights took advantage of the Sounds' two errors, showcasing a strong offense that made the most of their chances. Meanwhile, the Sounds struggled to capitalize on their 12 runners left on base, a glaring missed opportunity that ultimately cost them the game.
Pitching was a mixed bag for both teams, but Tanner McDougal's 2.0 innings of perfect relief helped solidify the Knights' lead. The Sounds' Colton Gordon had a decent outing, but the lack of run support from his offense proved detrimental in this close contest.
The Knights are coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10. The Sounds are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Knights are up next home vs Redbirds (Aug 27-29). The Sounds are up next at Jumbo Shrimp (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLTCharlotte Knights | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| NASNashville Sounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rikuu Nishida 2B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Korey Lee C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Austin Hays RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Galanie LF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nolan Jones CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Elko 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Haase DH | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Connor LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andy Weber SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Unroe 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Shane Smith P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jairo Iriarte P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner McDougal P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Woods P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Franklin P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Smith | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Jairo Iriarte | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tanner McDougal | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaden Woods | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Franklin | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | CLT 100.0 | 9.7 | |
| B9 | CLT 90.3 | 5.1 | |
| B9 | CLT 95.4 | 3.1 | |
| B9 | CLT 98.5 | 3.2 | |
| B9 | CLT 95.3 | 4.8 | |
| T9 | CLT 90.5 | 0.5 | |
| T9 | CLT 91.0 | 10.4 | |
| T9 | CLT 80.6 | 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.