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Charlotte Sweeps Gwinnett in Doubleheader, 5-4 and 4-3

August 5, 2022 - International League (IL)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Gwinnett Stripers (49-54) saw late leads slip away twice on Friday night as the Charlotte Knights (39-64) notched walk-off 5-4 and 4-3 wins at Truist Field. Freddy Tarnok tossed 5.0 scoreless innings in a no-decision in game one, and Taylor Motter homered and collected three RBIs between the two games.

Decisive Plays (Game 1): The Stripers held a 1-0 lead through six innings on a bases-loaded walk to Preston Tucker in the third. Homers by Pat Valaika (9) and Motter (12) opened a 4-0 lead in the top of the seventh. It was not enough, however, as the Knights scored five runs to win it against Michael Tonkin (L, 3-1). An RBI double by Mark Payton, game-tying three-run homer by Lenyn Sosa (2), double by Adam Haseley, and walk-off single by Blake Rutherford sent Charlotte to the victory.

Decisive Plays (Game 2): An RBI single by Motter, run-scoring error off the bat of Alex Dickerson, and sacrifice fly by Valaika had the Stripers up 3-2 through five innings. In the sixth, Nick Ciuffo's RBI double off Jay Jackson tied the game at 3-3. In the seventh, Charlotte loaded the bases against Tyler Ferguson (L, 0-1) before walking off on a single by Zach Remillard.

Key Contributors: Tarnok scattered four hits over 5.0 scoreless innings and struck out two in a no-decision in game one. Motter went a combined 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs. Valaika also homered and had two RBIs.

Noteworthy: The Stripers had been 4-0 in doubleheaders prior to Friday night and are now 5-7 in games decided by walk-off. Gwinnett is 0-3 since winning 11-straight games at Truist Field.

Next Game (Saturday, August 6): Gwinnett at Charlotte, 7:04 p.m. at Truist Field. LHP Kyle Muller (5-5, 2.96 ERA) for the Stripers vs. LHP Kyle Kubat (4-3, 5.10 ERA) for the Knights. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.

Next Home Game (Tuesday, August 16): Gwinnett vs. Memphis, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. It's a Family Value Tuesday at Coolray Field. Enjoy $2 hot dogs and $1 select desserts, courtesy of Coolray Heating & Cooling.

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