Charlotte Knights overpower Rochester Red Wings with 10-2 victory

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Charlotte Knights overpower Rochester Red Wings with 10-2 victory
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The Charlotte Knights defeated the Rochester Red Wings 10-2 at Truist Field on Wednesday night. Charlotte scored consistently, beginning with a solo homer from Dustin Harris in the first inning. Dru Baker's three-run homer in the second pushed the lead to 4-0. Rochester's Christian Franklin answered with a two-run homer in the sixth, but Charlotte quickly responded, adding four more runs in the sixth inning. The Knights finished with 17 hits, with Baker driving in five runs. Rochester struggled offensively, failing to record a hit after the sixth inning.

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  • Charlotte scored in each of the first three innings.
  • Dustin Harris hit a solo home run in the first inning.
  • Dru Baker contributed a three-run homer in the second inning.
  • Christian Franklin's two-run homer brought Rochester to 5-2.
  • Charlotte recorded 17 hits throughout the game.
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The Charlotte Knights dominated the Rochester Red Wings with 17 hits in a decisive 10-2 victory at Truist Field.

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