Yoan Moncada's homer leads Charlotte Knights to 3-1 win over Gwinnett Braves

Yoan Moncada hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, leading the Charlotte Knights to a 3-1 win over the Gwinnett Braves on Friday.

The home run by Moncada broke a scoreless tie.

After Charlotte added two runs in the sixth on a single by Jason Bourgeois, the Braves cut into the deficit in the eighth inning when Carlos Franco hit a solo home run.

Charlotte starter Carson Fulmer (6-3) picked up the win after allowing just four hits over five scoreless innings. Opposing starter Kris Medlen (0-1) took the loss in the International League game after allowing three runs and five hits over 5 2/3 innings. Bobby Parnell retired the side in order for his first save of the season.

For the Braves, Franco homered and singled. Jace Peterson tripled and singled.

This story was originally published June 10, 2017 at 12:32 AM with the headline "Yoan Moncada's homer leads Charlotte Knights to 3-1 win over Gwinnett Braves."