White Sox Minor League Update: April 30, 2026
Kannapolis brings the boom, pitching woes haunt the rest
Ryan Galanie launched a two-run shot to help the Knights claw back, but Charlotte couldn’t overcome a rough night on the mound. | (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images) Gwinnett Stripers 9, Charlotte Knights 5 Shane Smith, battered last time out, gave Charlotte (14-16) what they needed with two scoreless.
He surrendered only one hit, two walks, and three Ks. Of course, the good times didn’t last long. Enter Chase Plymell, and cue the disaster reel.
Three singles, then a meatball grand slam in the third. He stuck around to give up two more in the fourth, just for good measure. To their credit, though, the Knights didn’t go quietly.
Charlotte got on board in the third when Rikuu Nishida worked a walk and hustled home on an Oliver Dunn double. Then Ryan Galanie finally woke up the bats with a two-run shot in the fourth, trimming the deficit to 6-3. Ryan Galanie is enjoying his time in Charlotte.
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