Elko drives Charlotte past Rochester with four RBIs in 7-2 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Charlotte Knights defeated the Rochester Red Wings 7-2 on Thursday at ESL Ballpark. After leading 1-0 in the first inning, the Knights responded to Rochester's equalizer with six unanswered runs. Tim Elko's standout performance included a three-run homer and a total of four RBIs. The Red Wings struggled offensively, managing just five hits against Charlotte's starter Shane Smith. Rochester will continue the series against Charlotte on Friday night, with Chandler Champlain set to start.
- •Charlotte led 1-0 after the first inning.
- •Rochester tied the game 1-1 in the second.
- •Elko's three-run homer in the fifth increased the lead to 7-1.
- •Rochester's Riley Adams hit a solo home run in the ninth inning.
- •The two teams face off again on Friday at 6:45 p.m.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings can't overcome Elko's four-RBI afternoon
"Rochester erased an early deficit, but Charlotte answered with six runs over the next two innings.
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