Stripers Falter Late in 5-3 Loss to Durham

September 17, 2022 - International League (IL)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Gwinnett Stripers (65-73) led 3-2 through six innings on Saturday night but surrendered three runs over the final three innings in a 5-3 loss to the Durham Bulls (78-62) at Coolray Field. The Stripers have now dropped three straight games.

Decisive Plays: Despite Gwinnett's earlier advantages of 2-0 and 3-2, the score was tied at three apiece entering the top of the eighth. Tristan Gray drew a bases-loaded walk against reliever Roel Ramirez (L, 1-1), scoring the go-ahead run in Josh Lowe. Brett Wisely's sacrifice fly immediately afterwards provided Durham with insurance and a 5-3 lead.

Key Contributors: Atlanta Braves' No. 17 prospect Darius Vines tossed his second quality start with Gwinnett, allowing two runs on five hits over 6.0 innings, walking one, and striking out six. Hernan Perez picked up the Stripers' sole two-hit performance (2-for-4), knocking in a run, scoring once, and stealing two bases. For Durham, Lowe went 2-for-4 with a double, run, RBI, and two stolen bases.

Noteworthy: Perez' streak of successful steals was snapped at 15 when he was caught stealing to end the fifth inning. He is now 20-for-22 on stolen base attempts this year. Gwinnett is now 50-10 this year when leading after the sixth inning.

Next Game (Sunday, September 18): Gwinnett vs. Durham, 1:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. Starters TBD for both teams. Radio Broadcast: 12:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. It's Sunday Funday at Coolray Field presented by Georgia United Credit Union, with Postgame Kids Run the Bases.

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