Dodd, Hudson Propel Stripers Past Omaha, 5-2

PAPILLION, NE – Dylan Dodd turned in 6.0 two-run innings for the win, and Joe Hudson’s two-run single in the sixth provided the winning margin as the Gwinnett Stripers (7-12) defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers (7-11) 5-2 on Saturday afternoon at Werner Park.

Decisive Plays: Gwinnett fell behind 2-0 on Nick Pratto’s two-run home run (2) off Dodd in the bottom of the first inning but scored five unanswered runs. With the game tied 2-2 in the sixth, Braden Shewmake doubled, Yolmer Sanchez walked, and both scored as Hudson drilled a two-out single to center off Andres Nunez (L, 0-1) for a 4-2 lead. The Stripers tacked on an insurance run in the ninth as Nick Solak powered an opposite-field solo homer (2) to right field for a 5-2 final.

Key Contributors: Dodd (W, 1-0) allowed two runs on four hits, walked four, and struck out four in his second Triple-A start of the year. Hudson (2-for-4, 2 RBIs), Shewmake (2-for-4, double, 2 runs, 2 steals), and Solak (2-for-5, homer, RBI) all had multi-hit games for the Stripers. Gwinnett relievers Grant Holmes (H, 2) and Yacksel Rios (S, 2) combined to strike out four over 3.0 hitless innings. For Omaha, Pratto went 1-for-4 with the homer and two RBIs.

Noteworthy:The Stripers have now won five straight games following a 10-game losing streak. Shewmake is batting .417 (8-for-17, 3 doubles, 2 homers, 3 RBIs, 3 stolen bases, 1.526 OPS) over his last four games. Dodd is now 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA and .203 BAA through three career Triple-A starts. Rios has yet to allow a run over 9.2 innings spanning his first eight appearances with Gwinnett.

*Next Game (Sunday, April 23): *Gwinnett at Omaha, 3:05 p.m. ET at Werner Park.TBD for the Stripers vs. RHP Mike Mayers (0-1, 7.94 ERA) for the Storm Chasers. Radio Broadcast: 2:50 p.m. ET on MyCountry993.com.

Next Home Game (Tuesday, April 25): Gwinnett vs. Buffalo, 11:05 a.m. at Coolray Field. Radio Broadcast: 10:50 a.m. on MyCountry993.com and the Bally Live app. The Stripers will welcome area students for the season’s second Education Day matinee.