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Game #9 – April 7 – Knights Field
Oneil Cruz took John Means deep in the top of the 1st to give Pittsburgh a 1-0 lead. Owen Miller put the Knights ahead when he connected for his 2nd HR of the season, a 2-run shot in the bottom of the 3rd. The Pirates tied it up on Ke'Bryan Hayes' 1st home run of the season in the 4th.
Cole Tucker led off the bottom of rhe 6th with his 1st hit of the year, a double off the top of the CF wall. He advanced to 3rd on a fielder's choice and, after Adam Frazier was intentionally walked, scored on Jhonkensey Noel's sacrifice fly.
Logan Allen relieved Means to start the 7th. Willson Contreras singled and Trey Mancini drew a walk. Contreras went to 3rd on a deep fly ball to RF by Hayes. Matthew Frazier hit a ground ball to 2B Adam Frazier, but the Knights couldn't turn the double play and the game was tied once again. Joe Barlow relieved Allen and got out of the inning.
Mike Gerber singled with 1 out in the 7th. After Conner Wong was retired, Stuart Fairchild beat out and infield hit. Brandon Drury pinch hit for Tucker and delivered a sharp single to center to give the Knights a 4-3 lead. Kutter Crawford retired the side in order in the 8th. After Adam Frazier's 1st HR of the season gave Charlotte an insurance run, A. J. Puk pitched a 1-2-3 9th to record his 4th save. Anthony Santander made a spectacular diving catch to rob Hayes to end the game.
Final Score: Charlotte 5, Pittsburgh 3
WP: J. Barlow (1-1)
LP: L. Oviedo (0-1)
SV: A. Puk (4)
Record: 5-4
Player of the Game: John Means
TRANSACTION: Sent Danny Santana to AAA for injury rehab.
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