The Intimidators don’t do anything quietly.
To end the first half, Kannapolis lost five straight games to kick away an almost-certain division title. To make the playoffs in the second half, the I’s had to win on the season’s last day and get help from outside games.
Now, facing a Lakewood Blue Claws team Kanny had beaten six of 10 times in the regular season, the Intimidators were swept in two games and are bounced from the playoffs. And the Intimidators didn’t just lose: They were no-hit by Lakewood hurler Spencer Howard in a 1-0 thriller.