Stripers Smash Three Homers in 9-3 Victory Over Nashville

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Phillip Ervin, Jason Kipnis, and Yolmer Sánchez each launched home runs as the Gwinnett Stripers (20-18) beat the Nashville Sounds (24-13) 9-3 on Wednesday night at Coolray Field.

Decisive Play: Kipnis blasted a two-run homer (2) off Thomas Jankins (L, 0-3) onto The Bank in right field to give Gwinnett a 4-2 lead in the fifth inning. The Stripers added four more runs in the eighth to secure a six-run victory over the Sounds.

Key Contributors: Ervin hit a solo home run (3) in the second inning that gave the Stripers a 2-1 lead. Sánchez cranked a three-run blast (1) in the eighth inning to cap off a four-run frame. Johan Camargo finished 2-for-4 with a double, triple, RBI, and run scored.

Noteworthy: The Stripers are now 12-6 in games decided by three-or-more runs. Gwinnett is also 16-10 in games with at least one homer. Camargo has had multiple hits in four of his last five games, batting .476 (10-for-21) with two doubles, a triple, and a home run in that span.

Next Game (Thursday, June 17): Gwinnett vs. Nashville, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field (Thirsty Thursday presented by Michelob Ultra, 12-ounce domestic beers for $2 for fans 21 and older. The Stripers will transform into the Xolos de Gwinnett as part of MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión). RHP Kyle Wright (1-2, 4.05 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Bowden Francis (2-1, 2.12 ERA) for the Sounds. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.