Stripers Shut Out 7-0 by Nashville in Series Finale

Gwinnett loses series four games to three

Sean Kazmar Jr. added two singles to move him to third all-time among Atlanta Braves Triple-A career hits. He has a total of 643 hits in his Gwinnett career. (Patricia Ortiz) (Patricia Ortiz/Gwinnett Stripers)

July 11, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Aaron Ashby, Patrick Weigel (W, 1-0), and four more Nashville relievers combined to shut out the Gwinnett Stripers (26-34) as the Sounds (37-22) won the rubber match 7-0 on Sunday afternoon at Coolray Field. Decisive Play: Matt Lipka’s solo shot (2) off Nolan Kingham (L, 0-3) gave

Decisive Play: Matt Lipka’s solo shot (2) off Nolan Kingham (L, 0-3) gave Nashville an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. Weston Wilson added a three-run homer in the seventh that broke the game open at 6-0.

Key Contributors: Alex Jackson and Sean Kazmar Jr. tallied all four hits for Gwinnett, both going 2-for-4. Sean Newcomb battled raindrops but retired the side in the top of the ninth with two strikeouts. Tim Lopes led Nashville with three hits (3-for-5).

Noteworthy: Kazmar Jr.’s two singles moves him into third place on the all-time hits list for Atlanta Braves Triple-A players (643 hits, passes Paul Runge who had 642). The Stripers are 6-12 against Nashville after being shut out for the fifth time this year.

Next Game (Tuesday, July 13): Gwinnett at Charlotte, 7:04 p.m. at Truist Field. RHP Bryse Wilson (4-2, 4.47 ERA) for the Stripers vs. TBD for the Knights. Radio Broadcast: 6:49 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.

Next Home Game (Tuesday, July 20): Gwinnett vs. Norfolk, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field (Family Value Tuesday, $2 hot dogs, $1 desserts, presented by Coolray Heating & Cooling).