IL Gwinnett Stripers

Stripers Struggle Again in 8-2 Loss to Jacksonville

Published on April 21, 2022 under International League (IL)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Gwinnett Stripers (5-10) were held to one hit over the first eight innings in an 8-2 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (8-7) on Thursday night at 121 Financial Ballpark.

Decisive Play: With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the third inning, the Jumbo Shrimp sent nine batters to the plate and scored four runs for a 5-1 lead. Charles LeBlanc, Erik Gonzalez, and Norel Gonzalez all had RBI singles in the frame, helping chase starter Jasseel De La Cruz (L, 0-2) after just 2.2 innings.

Key Contributors: Braden Shewmake notched two of Gwinnett's four hits, going 2-for-4. Preston Tucker went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored, and William Contreras went 1-for-4 with an RBI.

Noteworthy: Rehabbing Atlanta Braves' outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. had a scheduled night off and did not play. Phil Gosselin went 0-for-3 with an RBI, snapping his 11-game on-base streak.

Next Game (Friday, April 22): Gwinnett at Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. at 121 Financial Ballpark. LHP Tucker Davidson (0-1, 6.23 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Bryan Mitchell (0-0, 5.68 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.

Next Home Game (Tuesday, April 26): Gwinnett vs. Norfolk, 11:05 a.m. ET at Coolray Field. Radio Broadcast: 10:50 a.m. on MyCountry993.com. Join the Stripers for a special matinee game for Education Day. Area students will take in the game in a fun and educational environment.

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