Arcia Hits Three Homers, Stripers Clip Charlotte in Extras

Orlando Arcia ties Gwinnett’s single-game homer record in 12-9 victory

Orlando Arcia connects on one of his three homers on Sunday at Truist Field. (Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights)

By Dave Lezotte

May 9, 2021

Charlotte, NC – The Gwinnett Stripers (5-1) took an 8-5 lead on the strength of three solo home runs from Orlando Arcia, but needed a four-run 10th inning to finally defeat the Charlotte Knights (1-5) 12-9 on Sunday at Truist Field. Decisive Play: After launching solo shots in the first,

Charlotte, NC – The Gwinnett Stripers (5-1) took an 8-5 lead on the strength of three solo home runs from Orlando Arcia, but needed a four-run 10th inning to finally defeat the Charlotte Knights (1-5) 12-9 on Sunday at Truist Field.

Decisive Play: After launching solo shots in the first, seventh, and eighth innings, Arcia broke an 8-8 tie with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th off Zack Burdi (L, 0-1). Johan Camargo followed with an RBI single, and Abraham Almonte broke it open with a two-run double.

Key Contributors: Arcia finished 3-for-4 with the three blasts (3-5), four runs, and four RBIs. Travis Demeritte added a two-run homer (3) and two RBIs, and Almonte went 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Edgar Santana (W, 1-0) won despite suffering a blown save in the ninth.

Noteworthy: Arcia is the third Gwinnett player to hit three home runs in a game, the first since Austin Riley accomplished the feat with eight RBIs on May 13, 2018 vs. Norfolk, also Mother’s Day. The Stripers are now 2-0 in extra-inning games this year.

Next Game (Tuesday, May 11): Gwinnett vs. Louisville, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. RHP Kyle Wright (0-1, 5.40 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Ashton Goudeau (NR) for the Bats. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.