IL Gwinnett Stripers

Stripers Hang on for 7-4 Win in Norfolk

Published on May 28, 2022 under International League (IL)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


NORFOLK, Va. - The Gwinnett Stripers (24-23) opened up a 5-0 lead early and hung on late in a 7-4 victory over the Norfolk Tides (22-25) on Saturday night at Harbor Park. Greyson Jenista and Hernan Perez each homered for the Stripers, who took a 3-2 series lead.

Decisive Plays: Perez opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning off Rico Garcia (L, 0-1). The lead grew to 5-0 in the fourth as Alex Dickerson lined an RBI single and Jenista belted a three-run home run (6) off the video board in right-center. Dickerson added a sacrifice fly in the fifth and Perez lofted a solo homer (3) to left field in the seventh for a 7-3 advantage. Norfolk scored in the ninth and put the tying runs aboard, but Seth Elledge (S, 1) struck out pinch hitter D.J. Stewart to end the game.

Key Contributors: Perez (3-for-5, homer, 2 RBIs) and John Nogowski (3-for-4) each had three hits, while Jenista (1-for-4, homer) had a game-high three RBIs. Dickerson added two RBIs, going 1-for-3. Connor Johnstone tossed 2.1 scoreless innings in a spot start. Brad Brach (W, 3-0) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings and struck out two in relief.

Noteworthy: Victor Vodnik gave up his first earned run of the season, snapping a 10-game scoreless streak. Jenista has homered twice in his last three games after not going deep in a 28-game stretch from April 13-May 24. Gwinnett improves to 8-3 against Norfolk this season.

Next Game (Sunday, May 29): Gwinnett at Norfolk, 1:05 p.m. at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va. RHP Touki Toussaint (2-1, 5.00 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Dean Kremer (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Tides. Radio Broadcast: 12:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.

Next Home Game (Monday, May 30): Gwinnett vs. Louisville, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. The Stripers will wear Gwinnett Peaches Specialty Jerseys, celebrating the women who played professional baseball during the Second World War. Stick around after the game for a special Memorial Day fireworks display.

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