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Stripers Take Advantage of Jacksonville Miscues in 7-2 Win

Shea Langeliers gets first hits with Gwinnett, Johan Camargo homers again
Shea Langeliers totaled two doubles for his first Triple-A hits in Gwinnett's 7-2 win over Jacksonville on Friday night. (Patricia Ortiz/Gwinnett Stripers)
October 1, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (70-57) scored four runs thanks to a pair of Jacksonville errors in the fourth inning, eventually cruising to a 7-2 victory over the Jumbo Shrimp (74-54) on Friday night at Coolray Field. Decisive Plays: Trailing 1-0 entering the fourth inning, Gwinnett tied the contest

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (70-57) scored four runs thanks to a pair of Jacksonville errors in the fourth inning, eventually cruising to a 7-2 victory over the Jumbo Shrimp (74-54) on Friday night at Coolray Field.

Decisive Play**s:* Trailing 1-0 entering the fourth inning, Gwinnett tied the contest as *Maikel Franco* reached on a throwing error by shortstop Bryson Brigman with two outs, scoring *Travis Demeritte. **Shea Langeliers then ripped an RBI double to give the Stripers a 2-1 lead. Yolmer Sanchez followed up with a two-run triple, making it 4-1.

Key Contributors**:* Demeritte smacked two doubles, going 3-for-4 with a run to lead the Stripers in hitting. Langeliers totaled two doubles, two runs, and one RBI in his third Triple-A game. *Johan Camargo* crushed his 19th home run in the sixth inning, a solo shot that gave the Stripers a 5-1 lead. *Chasen Bradford* (W, 5-0), *Touki Toussaint, **Jesse Biddle, and Yoan Lopez combined to pitch 6.0 one-run innings in relief.

Noteworthy: Demeritte is batting .305 in 40 games at Coolray Field this season with 12 doubles, 25 runs, and 24 RBIs. Camargo’s 19 homers are the most for him in a season with one team since he hit 19 for Atlanta in 2018. Lopez has not allowed a run in his last seven appearances (7.0 IP) with Gwinnett. Tonight’s victory gives the Stripers their fourth consecutive 70-win season.

Next Game (Saturday, October 2): Gwinnett vs. Jacksonville, 6:05 p.m. at Coolray Field (The first 1,500 fans will receive a Stripers Neon Green Cap). RHP Kyle Wright (9-5, 3.18 ERA) for the Stripers vs. LHP Braxton Garrett (5-3, 3.86 ERA) for the Jumbo Shrimp. Radio Broadcast: 5:50 p.m. MyCountry993.com.