Article: Sky Sox beat up on replacement ; Colorado Springs scores 8 runs in first 3 innings

New Orleans went from Olympian to fill-in and Colorado Springs took immediate advantage en route to a 9-6 victory Thursday at Security Service Field.

When Zephyrs starter Brandon Knight (5-1, 1.60 ERA) was scratched due to a probablepromotion to the New York Mets, the Sky Sox erupted for seven runs in the first two innings.

"They were in a tough spot because their starter got called up," said Sky Sox first baseman Joe Koshansky, who had four RBIs -- three in the first two innings. "That really stretched their bullpen."

Knight, who is scheduled to pitch for the United States in the Olympics, is the likely replacement Saturday for Pedro Martinez, whose father died Wednesday.

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