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CHARLOTTE, NC – The Guacamayas de Charlotte left little doubt on Sunday afternoon with a 12-4 drubbing of the Nashville Sounds. The one-sided victory clinched a series split between the two teams and moved Charlotte’s Sunday home record to 6-3 on the season.
ALL SMILES FOR A WIN GOING INTO ALL STAR BREAK!!! 😊 pic.twitter.com/PB8fM7FtAT
— Charlotte Knights (@KnightsBaseball) July 12, 2026
Nolan Jones led the way offensively for the Guacamayas. Jones crushed a three-run Home Run in the bottom of the first inning and added a solo blast later in the game to the exact same spot. The outfielder finished with a game-high five RBI.
Nolan Jones hits another bomb to Alex, but he switched seats with his buddy!! Still a good effort! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/tjtJTZ0Fqf
— Charlotte Knights (@KnightsBaseball) July 12, 2026
Michael Turner was another big piece of the offensive attack. The Charlotte catcher ripped a Grand Slam in the fourth inning and finished 2-for-5 at the plate. Ryan Galanie, Caden Connor, Dru Baker, and Edgar Quero joined Jones and Turner with multiple hits in the contest.
Michael Turner is feeling GRAND!! 💣👏 pic.twitter.com/TclzDDQoX3
— Charlotte Knights (@KnightsBaseball) July 12, 2026
Shane Smith took the mound for Charlotte in his first triple-A appearance since April 30. Smith looked sharp in his four innings of work. The right-hander struck out five and limited the Sounds to one run. Zach Franklin, Tanner McDougal, Garrett Schoenle, and Jared Kelley all received work out of the bullpen.
A 2 homer day for Nolan Jones as we head into the All-Star Break!
He caught up with @SmithKendall__ postgame. pic.twitter.com/pbaow4sqhB
— Charlotte Knights (@KnightsBaseball) July 12, 2026
Both Charlotte and Nashville head into the All-Star break with the rest of the league and will enjoy four much-needed days of recovery. The Knights are back in action on Friday, July 17 when they open up a three-game road series against the Durham Bulls.
Credit: charlotteknights.com
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