Stewart's Walk-off Homer Sinks Stripers
NORFOLK, Va. - The Gwinnett Stripers (1-1) lost to the Norfolk Tides (1-1) by a 3-1 score Sunday afternoon in the final game of the series at Harbor Park. DJ Stewart (1) drilled a two-out, two-run walk-off homer to left in the bottom of the ninth inning for the Tides.The
NORFOLK, Va. - The Gwinnett Stripers (1-1) lost to the Norfolk Tides (1-1) by a 3-1 score Sunday afternoon in the final game of the series at Harbor Park.
The blast, off the first pitch from Gwinnett reliever
Prior to the ninth, the pitching staffs were in control with both starters exiting amid a 1-1 game. Gwinnett starter
The Stripers had trouble solving Tides starter
Both bullpens were effective as well until the blast by Stewart that ended the game.
Wisler, making his 30th career start for Gwinnett, pitched 5.0 innings with three hits, one earned run and three strikeouts.
For the Tides, Hess went 5.0 innings with three hits, one earned run and seven strikeouts.
The Stripers were led at the plate by Smith,
For the Tides, Brugman was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Stewart's homer was his only hit in four at-bats.
The Stripers' season-opening road trip continues Monday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC. Right-hander
The Stripers' home opener at Coolray Field is set for Thursday, April 12 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Rochester Red Wings. For tickets, call 678-277-0340 or visit GoStripers.com/tickets.