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Late Heroics Power Stripers' Twin Bill Sweep over Charlotte

July 8, 2022 - International League (IL)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Gwinnett Stripers (40-42) utilized late-game heroics in both ends of a doubleheader on Friday night, sweeping the Charlotte Knights (30-52) 3-2 and 3-0 at Coolray Field. Travis Demeritte ended game one with a walk-off walk, while Ryan Casteel hit a game-winning two-run single in the sixth inning of game two.

Decisive Plays (Game 1): Preston Tucker kicked off the scoring with an opposite-field solo home run (7) in the second. After Charlotte went ahead on a two-run homer from Zach Remillard (5) in the top of the fifth, Gwinnett tied the game when Braden Shewmake was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth. In the seventh, the Stripers loaded the bases against Yacksel Rios (L, 3-2) to set the table for Demeritte's game-winning walk.

Decisive Plays (Game 2):The Stripers snapped a scoreless tie with two outs in the bottom of the sixth as Casteel grounded a two-out, two-run single into right field for a 2-0 lead. Ryan Goins provided insurance with an RBI double to left scoring Casteel.

Key Contributors: Kyle Muller (W, 5-5) tossed a 7.0-inning complete game in Game 1, yielding two runs on six hits and striking out eight. In Game 2, Connor Johnstone, Jay Jackson, Michael Tonkin, Silvino Bracho (W, 1-0), and Jacob Webb (S, 1) combined on a two-hit shutout, Gwinnett's fifth of the year. Drew Waters combined to go 3-for-7 with a walk, run, and stolen base.

Noteworthy: The Stripers' walk-off win in Game 1 was their fourth of the season. The club is now 10-5 in games decided in the final at-bat and 4-0 in doubleheaders this season. Tonkin extended his scoreless innings streak to 12.2 innings over 12 appearances with his 1.2-inning performance in Game 2.

Next Game (Saturday, July 9): Gwinnett vs. Charlotte, 6:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. RHP Bryce Elder (4-4, 5.48 ERA) for the Stripers vs. LHP John Parke (2-7, 6.81 ERA) for the Knights. Radio Broadcast: 5:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. The Stripers are hosting a World Champions Affiliate T-Shirt Giveaway, presented by Coolray Heating & Cooling. The first 1,500 fans will collect this t-shirt that proudly recognizes the Stripers as the Triple-A affiliate of the 2021 World Champions. Available in medium and XL sizes only. Please note, this giveaway is ONE PER PERSON, and fans with extra tickets will not be permitted to exit the ballpark and re-enter to claim additional shirts.

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