NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Noah Schultz delivered five strong innings and the Charlotte Knights used a steady offensive attack to defeat the Nashville Sounds 9-3 on Wednesday at First Horizon Park.

Schultz earned the win, allowing one run on two hits while striking out five. The Knights built a 5-1 lead by the fourth inning, scoring single runs in the second and third and two in the fourth. LaMonte Wade Jr. and Oliver Dunn each drove in two runs for Charlotte, which finished with 13 hits.

Nashville’s Luis Lara went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs. The Sounds scored twice in the seventh but Charlotte put the game away with a four-run ninth inning. The loss went to Nashville starter Carlos Rodriguez. Attendance was 4,002. The Knights improved to 3-1 while the Sounds fell to 2-2.