Tyler Matzek Set to Join Gwinnett on Rehab Assignment
NORFOLK, Va. – The Atlanta Braves announced today that left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek has had his injury rehab assignment transferred to Gwinnett from Class-A Augusta. Matzek is set to join the team tonight for game two of a six-game series at Norfolk. The 31-year-old Matzek is on Atlanta’s 15-day injured
NORFOLK, Va. – The Atlanta Braves announced today that left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek has had his injury rehab assignment transferred to Gwinnett from Class-A Augusta. Matzek is set to join the team tonight for game two of a six-game series at Norfolk.
The 31-year-old Matzek is on Atlanta’s 15-day injured list while recovering from left shoulder inflammation. It is his first career rehab assignment with Gwinnett and second overall stint with the club, as he first pitched for the Stripers during the 2019 regular season (0-0, 9.00 ERA in five games) and playoffs (0-0, 2.70 ERA in two games).
Since having his contract selected by the Braves on July 23, 2020, Matzek has gone 4-8 with a 2.89 ERA (33 ER in 102.2 IP) in 103 regular-season relief appearances. He played a starring role during Atlanta’s run to the 2021 World Series championship, going 3-0 with a 1.72 ERA (3 ER in 15.2 IP), .182 BAA, and 24 strikeouts over 13 relief appearances across all three series.
Matzek is one of three Braves players currently on a rehab assignment with Gwinnett, joining outfielder Eddie Rosario (since June 25) and right-handed pitcher Jay Jackson (since June 28).
Gwinnett will be on the road in Norfolk through Sunday, July 3. The Stripers’ next home game is Monday, July 4 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Charlotte Knights. Tickets are on sale now at GoStripers.com.
Stripers Walked Off by Ronny Simon, Indians on Wednesday Afternoon
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Stripers Drop Another Series Opener, Fall 8-1 in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The Gwinnett Stripers (7-6) were limited to one run on three hits by four Indianapolis pitchers in an 8-1 loss to the Indians (9-4) on Tuesday night at Victory Field. Gwinnett is now 1-15 in series openers this season. Decisive Plays: Matthew Batten legged out an RBI
Stripers Clinch Series Win with 12-1 Onslaught vs. Saints
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Everything was clicking for the Gwinnett Stripers (7-5) on Sunday afternoon as they cruised past the St. Paul Saints (5-7) in a 12-1 mashing at Coolray Field. Jonathan Ornelas, David Fletcher, and Conner Capel all homered to help the Stripers take four of six against the Saints,
Gwinnett Stripers Pitcher Hayden Harris Selected to 2025 All-Star Futures Game
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Family-Oriented Carlos Rodriguez Shining in Gwinnett
Growing up in Venezuela, Carlos Rodriguez has always been focused on creating a better life for his family. The Valencia native remembers spending time with his cousins and taking part in hobbies such as football and basketball during his upbringing. But he always saw baseball as his first love after
Stripers’ Win Streak Ends at Three in 3-1 Loss to St. Paul
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – St. Paul’s three-run fifth inning proved to be the difference as the Gwinnett Stripers (6-5) fell 3-1 at the hands of the Saints (5-6) on Saturday night at Coolray Field. Gwinnett managed just three hits, two coming from Jonathan Ornelas. Decisive Plays: Gwinnett got on the board
Ornelas is July 4 Hero, Stripers Come Back for Third Straight Win Over St. Paul
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Capel Comes Up Clutch Again in Stripers’ 7-4 Comeback Win vs. Saints
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Conner Capel provided a decisive blast for the second straight game, wrapping a two-run home run around the right field foul pole in the fifth inning to propel the Gwinnett Stripers (5-4) to a 7-4 victory over the St. Paul Saints (4-5) on Thursday night at Coolray
Capel’s Late-Game Blast Sends Stripers Past St. Paul 2-1
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Conner Capel’s two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Gwinnett Stripers (4-4) some late-game magic in a 2-1 win over the St. Paul Saints (4-4) on Wednesday night at Coolray Field. The first-ever series between the two clubs in Georgia is now
Davis Daniel’s Quality Start Not Enough, Stripers Fall 4-2 to St. Paul
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – With light rain falling throughout the ballgame, the St. Paul Saints (4-3, 37-43) jumped ahead early and held on for a 4-2 win over the Gwinnett Stripers (3-4, 32-50) on Tuesday night at Coolray Field. The game was St. Paul’s first ever contest in Lawrenceville. Decisive Plays:
Homestand Highlights: Stripers Celebrate Independence Day with Two Fireworks Shows
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Stripers Finish Two-Week Trip with 6-4 Win in Norfolk
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Norfolk’s Nine-Run Sixth Buries Stripers 11-1
NORFOLK, Virginia – The Norfolk Tides (3-2) scored 11 unanswered runs on Saturday night – nine coming in the sixth inning – to the Gwinnett Stripers (2-3) an 11-1 loss at Harbor Park. Gwinnett trails the series 3-2 headed into Sunday’s finale. Scoring Recap: The Stripers led 1-0 through four
Stripers Score Three in Sixth to Topple Tides 6-4
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Devers Delivers, Stephens Stellar in 6-0 Shutout of Tides
NORFOLK, Virginia – Jose Devers plated three of Gwinnett’s six runs on the day, and starter Jackson Stephens spun 5.0 scoreless, one-hit innings for the win as the Stripers (1-2) shut out the Norfolk Tides (2-1) 6-0 on Thursday afternoon at Harbor Park. Gwinnett’s third shutout of the year provided
Stripers Done In by Five-Run Third in 5-2 Loss to Tides
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Stripers Lose Second Half Opener 3-1 in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Virginia – The Gwinnett Stripers (0-1, 29-47) entered Tuesday night with a refreshed record for the start of the second half but fell on old offensive struggles in a 3-1 loss to the Norfolk Tides (1-0, 31-43) at Harbor Park. Nacho Alvarez Jr. had the Stripers’ lone hit, a
Wiles Pitches Stripers to 5-4 Win in First Half Finale at Charlotte
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Stripers Can’t Find Big Hit in 4-1 Loss at Charlotte
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Stephens’ Dominant Spot Start, Profar’s Two Homers Lead Stripers’ 7-3 Win
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Stripers Spoil Schultz’s Debut in 8-1 Rout of Knights
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Knights’ Early Homer Barrage Buries Stripers 9-3
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Stripers’ Struggles in Series Openers Continue in Charlotte
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Jarred Kelenic’s Grand Slam Leads Stripers to 8-2 Rout of Redbirds
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (26-43) received a boost in the form of a Jarred Kelenic grand slam to help overpower the Memphis Redbirds (38-29) with an 8-2 victory on Sunday afternoon at Coolray Field. The Stripers went 2-4 in their lone home series vs. the Redbirds this year.
Atlanta Braves Infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Rehab with Gwinnett Stripers
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, have announced today that infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. will continue his rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers. Alvarez, on Atlanta’s 60-day injured list while recovering from left wrist inflammation, is scheduled to play in Thursday’s 7:05 p.m. game