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Stripers Lose Series Finale at Memphis in 10th-Inning Walk-Off

Phillip Ervin’s ninth-inning homer ties the game, but Gwinnett falls 7-6
June 13, 2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A walk-off single by Ali Sanchez gave the Memphis Redbirds (15-21) a 7-6 win in 10 innings and a series split over the Gwinnett Stripers (18-18) on Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park. Decisive Play: After the Stripers tied the game at 6-6 in the ninth inning on

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A walk-off single by Ali Sanchez gave the Memphis Redbirds (15-21) a 7-6 win in 10 innings and a series split over the Gwinnett Stripers (18-18) on Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park.

Decisive Play: After the Stripers tied the game at 6-6 in the ninth inning on a two-out, two-run home run by Phillip Ervin (2), the Redbirds bounced back to win on Sanchez’s bases-loaded two-out single off Jay Flaa (L, 0-1).

Key Contributors: Orlando Arcia went 1-for-5 with a homer (10) and two RBIs, and Ervin finished 1-for-3 with the homer and two RBIs. Johan Camargo recorded his fourth straight multi-hit game, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. For Memphis, Sanchez went 3-for-5 with the game-winning RBI and Connor Jones (W, 3-2) pitched a scoreless 10th inning.

Noteworthy: The Stripers have lost three straight against Memphis after going 8-1 in their first nine meetings. Gwinnett falls to 3-3 in extra innings and 6-5 in last-at-bat decisions this season.

Next Game (Tuesday, June 15): Gwinnett vs. Nashville, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field (Family Value Tuesday, $2 hot dogs and $1 desserts, presented by Coolray Heating & Cooling). RHP Bryse Wilson (3-1, 5.00 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Josh Lindblom (1-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Sounds. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.