ALL KNIGHT LONG

Knights Pluck Cardinals
Thompson Station

"In baseball, it takes three things to win; hitting, defense and pitching" explained Knights first baseman Merrill Jackson as he expressed his dugout philosophy prior to the start the Knights Tuesday night game in Thompson Station.

Then, playing under a moonlit sky, and in front of a raucous sold out crowd, the Knights took to the field and brought Jackson's words to life as they hit, fielded and pitched their way to a 13-3 dismantling of the visiting Cardinals.

"Gentlemen, good effort all around." said Knights Player - Manager Bill Gubbins after the game. "If we continue to play like this we can and will beat every team in this league." added Gubbins as he watched a spectacular post game fireworks show to celebrate the coming 4th of July holiday.

In a game that saw the Cardinals score in their first at bat, the Knights answered the call of the night as they exploded early and often to set season highs for hits, runs, extra base hits and stolen bases.

Leading 2-1 in the bottom of the second, Knights cleanup hitter Kevin Wunderlin hit a bases loaded double to the deepest part of the park to clear the bases and begin the romp that followed. In the hitting parade that was the evening, Scott McKissack, who had just completed a rehab assignment in Florida, returned to the Knights lineup with two hits and two runs scored to help pace the Knights to the win.

On the hill for the Knights, it was the lanky right hander Robin Burnette who got the start and picked up the win for the now 4-5 Knights. Burnette gave the Knights a strong 2 innings before giving way to Doug Weaver and Mark Gardner who held the Cardinals at bay in middle innings before turning the game over to flamethrower Ross Harkins who shut the Cardinals down and in the process picked up career save number 199.

With the impressive win, the Knights seem to have answered all the preseason questions that swirled around this franchise, and have made it even more clear why if you come to the ballpark early enough you will hear the PA system blaring the song 'I'm A Believer'


Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Knights!