
Jacksonville Scores Five Unanswered Runs Late in Win Over Gwinnett
August 31, 2022 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Troy Johnston drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp scored five unanswered runs late in the game to take a 5-2 win over the Gwinnett Stripers Wednesday night at Coolray Field.
After being held scoreless through the first six innings Jacksonville (67-58) tied the game in the top of the seventh. With two outs, Ryan Lavarnway walked and went to third on a single from Ray-Patrick Didder. A throw to third allowed Didder to go to second and Erik González smacked a two-run single to tie the game at two.
The Jumbo Shrimp took the lead in the eighth inning. Avi Garcia led off the inning with a double off Gwinnett (60-65) reliever Jacob Webb (L, 2-2). Two batters later, Johnston drove in the go-ahead run with a single to make the score 3-2. Following a flyout, Victor Victor Mesa singled and advanced to second on a fielding error and Johnston advanced to third. With runners on first and second, Lavarnway drove in both runs with a base hit to push the lead to 5-2.
Gwinnett took the early lead in the bottom of the first. Orlando Arcia and Pat Valaika started the inning with back-to-back singles. A walk loaded the bases and two batters later, Taylor Motter hit a sac fly to score Arcia and put the Stripers ahead 1-0.
The Stripers added to their lead in the bottom of the sixth. With one out, Hernán Perez (6) blasted a solo home run to push the Gwinnett lead to 2-0.
Jacksonville got a great effort from their pitching staff. Bryan Hoeing threw six innings, allowing two runs on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts. Will Stewart (W, 5-4) threw one scoreless frame, allowing just one hit. Anthony Maldonado (S, 2) closed the game, spinning two scoreless innings with one strikeout while yielding just one hit.
Jacksonville and Gwinnett continue their series Thursday at 7:05 p.m. LHP Matthew Kent (6-9, 5.35 ERA) gets the ball for the Jumbo Shrimp and the Stripers will counter with RHP Ian Anderson (1-0, 5.91 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 and ESPN690.com.
International League Stories from August 31, 2022
- Saints' Offense Stymied in 5-1 Loss to Storm Chasers - St. Paul Saints
- Slow Start Spells Sounds' Defeat to Memphis - Nashville Sounds
- Parsons Earns 10th Win, Beats Nashville - Memphis Redbirds
- Martinez Deals as Omaha Takes 5-1 Win in St. Paul - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Jacksonville Scores Five Unanswered Runs Late in Win Over Gwinnett - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Baumann Shoves In Tides' Second Straight Win - Norfolk Tides
- RailRiders Win Over Mets 6-1 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Knights Drop Opener to Bulls 9-6 on Wednesday - Charlotte Knights
- Two-Out Trouble Hamstrings Mets in 6-1 Loss to Rail Riders in Series Opener on Wednesday - Syracuse Mets
- Bisons' Bats Quieted by Worcester 9-1 on Wednesday - Buffalo Bisons
- Wong Homers Again, Seabold Spins Gem in 9-1 Win Over Buffalo - Worcester Red Sox
- Mitchell and Bins Power Indians Past Bats - Indianapolis Indians
- Bulls Bash Knights 9-6 - Durham Bulls
- Late Jacksonville Rally Too Much for Stripers - Gwinnett Stripers
- Third Loss in a Row for Lehigh Valley - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Bats Can't Hang on to Early Lead, Fall to Indians 6-2 - Louisville Bats
- Columbus Flips Script With Shutout Victory - Iowa Cubs
- Ozzie Albies Set to Join Gwinnett on Rehab Assignment - Gwinnett Stripers
- Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (62-60) at Louisville Bats (52-72) - Indianapolis Indians
- Grandal Completes Rehab, Pérez & Banks Optioned - Charlotte Knights
- Wings Fall Short in Wednesday Matinee, 5-4 - Rochester Red Wings
- Rochester Red Wings Post-Game Notes - Rochester Red Wings
- Solid Pitching, Hot Bats Brew Victory over Red Wings - Toledo Mud Hens
- August 31 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs at Columbus Clippers - Iowa Cubs
- SWB RailRiders Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Red Wings to Welcome Back Daniel Brito September 15 - Rochester Red Wings
- Admission $1 Per Person for October 14 "Encanto" Family Movie Night - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Mud Hens Announce 2023 Season Schedule - Toledo Mud Hens
- 2023 RailRiders Schedule Announced - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - August 31 vs. Toledo - Rochester Red Wings
- Saints Closing August Strong, Win Third Straight 10-6 over Storm Chasers - St. Paul Saints
- Storm Chasers Put Up Six Runs but Drop Series Opener to the Saints - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Jacksonville Outlasts Gwinnett With 11-Inning Win - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Stripers Fall 7-6 in 11 Innings to Jacksonville - Gwinnett Stripers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Stories
- Missed Opportunities Haunt Jumbo Shrimp in 3-2 Loss
- Jacksonville Homers Three Times in Tuesday Victory against Durham
- Marlins Fans Can Catch Select Jumbo Shrimp Games on FanDuel Sports Network
- Jacksonville Falls in Series Finale against Gwinnett
- Marsee's Three Hits, Home Run Not Enough in 5-3 Defeat

