MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A late surge by the offense behind another gem on the mound from saw Charlotte Baseball pick up a 7-1 victory over Memphis on Friday evening (March 28).
Charlotte (12-12, 2-2 American) trailed by one entering the sixth but rattled off seven straight in the final four innings - scoring in each frame - to take the series opener from Memphis (11-14, 0-4 American).
Gillespie notched his third outing with double-digit strikeouts and second such start in a row with 11 Ks over the first eight innings - while not issuing a walk for the second straight appearance.