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Strong Pitching, Early Homers Lead Stripers to 6-1 Victory over Charlotte

May 7, 2022 - International League (IL)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Gwinnett Stripers (14-15) rode three early home runs to a 6-1 victory over the Charlotte Knights (12-17) on Saturday night at Coolray Field.

Decisive Plays: *The Stripers jumped out to an early lead on *Ryan Casteel's solo blast (4) in the second inning. Hernan Perez (2) and Pat Valaika (4) each homered in a three-run third. After Charlotte got on the board in the top of the fourth, the Stripers pushed their lead to 6-1 with two runs in the bottom of the inning.

Key Contributors: Kyle Muller (W, 2-1) picked up his first home victory of the season, allowing one run over 6.0 innings and striking out four. Casteel went 2-for-4 with a home run, RBI, and two runs scored. Alex Dickerson also went 2-for-4 on the night, doubling and driving in a run. R.J. Alaniz, Seth Elledge, and Jesus Cruz each threw 1.0 scoreless inning in relief.

Noteworthy: The Stripers are now 19-4 (.826) against Charlotte since the start of 2021. Phil Gosselin and manager Matt Tuiasosopo were both ejected at the end of the second inning by home plate umpire Takahito Matsuda, ending Gosselin's on-base streak at 10 games.

Next Game (Sunday, May 8): Gwinnett vs. Charlotte, 1:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. RHP Connor Johnstone (0-0, 1.10 ERA) for the Stripers vs. LHP Wes Benjamin (2-0, 3.38 ERA) for the Knights. Radio Broadcast: 12:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. Celebrate Mother's Day with a special brunch offering. Stay after the game for the Postgame Kids Run the Bases as part of Sunday Funday presented by Georgia United Credit Union.

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