Stripers Score Early and Often to Beat Jacksonville 11-3

Gwinnett scores five in first inning, backing five one-run innings from Kyle Muller

Kyle Muller earned his second win at Coolray Field this season in Gwinnett's 11-3 victory over Jacksonville on Wednesday night. (Will Fagan/Gwinnett Stripers)

June 2, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (15-11) lit up the scoreboard with a run in six of their eight innings at-bat to take care of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (15-11) 11-3 on Wednesday night at Coolray Field. Decisive Play: With one out in the first inning, Phillip Ervin smoked a

Decisive Play: *With one out in the first inning, *Phillip Ervin smoked a three-run home run (1) to center off Shawn Morimando (L, 0-1) to give the Stripers a 5-0 lead. Gwinnett would score six more insurance runs over the next seven innings.

Key Contributors: Kyle Muller (W, 2-1) earned his second-straight victory, striking out six Jumbo Shrimp over 5.0 innings (4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB). Alex Jackson doubled and tripled in a 2-for-4, two-RBI performace. Orlando Arcia finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs.

Noteworthy: Muller is now 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA in three starts at Coolray Field this year. Chasen Bradford extended his scoreless appearance streak to seven (11.0 IP) after tossing a scoreless seventh inning.

Next Game (Thursday, June 3): Gwinnett vs. Jacksonville, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field (Thirsty Thursday presented by Michelob Ultra, 12-ounce domestic beers for $2 each. The Stripers will also transform into the Xolos de Gwinnett as part of MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión). RHP Bryse Wilson (2-0, 3.18 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Luis Madero (3-1, 3.14 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.