Camargo Tallies Three Hits as Stripers Fall to Nashville
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Despite Johan Camargo recording his sixth multi-hit performance in his last nine games, the Gwinnett Stripers (21-20) lost 6-2 to the Nashville Sounds (26-14) on Sunday at Coolray Field. Decisive Play: Nashville’s Mitch Longo smashed a solo home run (1) off Connor Johnstone (L, 1-5) to begin
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Despite Johan Camargo recording his sixth multi-hit performance in his last nine games, the Gwinnett Stripers (21-20) lost 6-2 to the Nashville Sounds (26-14) on Sunday at Coolray Field.
Decisive Play: Nashville’s Mitch Longo smashed a solo home run (1) off Connor Johnstone (L, 1-5) to begin the second inning, giving the Sounds a 3-0 lead. Keston Hiura added a pair of home (4-5) runs as the lead grew to 6-1.
Key Contributors: Camargo finished 3-for-4 to lead the Stripers in the hit column. Ryan Goins recorded both RBIs for Gwinnett with a single in the seventh and a fielder’s choice in the ninth. Josh Lindblom (W, 2-0) pitched 4.1 scoreless innings in relief for Nashville.
Noteworthy: Camargo is now batting .432 (16-for-37) with two doubles, a triple, and a home run over his last eight games. Orlando Arcia extended his on-base streak to 13 games with a walk in the fourth inning. The four-run win was the first win for Nashville over Gwinnett by multiple runs since the Sounds took a 3-1 decision over the Stripers on May 20.
Next Game (Tuesday, June 22): Gwinnett at Norfolk, 7:05 p.m. at Harbor Park. TBD for the Stripers vs. TBD for the Tides. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.
Next Home Game (Tuesday, July 6): Gwinnett vs. Nashville, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field (Family Value Tuesday, $2 hot dogs and $1 desserts, presented by Coolray Heating & Cooling). Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.