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Murphy’s Blast Backs Waldrep as Stripers Earn First Win of 2025

Sean Murphy’s two-run homer, Hurston Waldrep’s seven strikeouts lead Gwinnett to 5-1 win over Nashville
Catcher Sean Murphy launched a first-inning homer to lead Gwinnett to a 5-1 win (Ismael Caro)
By Logan Bourandas
April 1, 2025

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers took an early lead with the help of rehabbing Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy and held on for a 5-1 series-opening win over the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday at Coolray Field. The win was their first of 2025, snapping a three-game slide. Decisive Plays:

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers took an early lead with the help of rehabbing Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy and held on for a 5-1 series-opening win over the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday at Coolray Field. The win was their first of 2025, snapping a three-game slide.

Decisive Plays: Gwinnett got going early in the first inning thanks to a two-run 415-foot blast from Murphy (1), who made his first MLB rehab appearance with the Stripers as he works back from a left ribcage fracture. Jose Devers added a pair of extra-base hits, a solo homer (1) in the second and an RBI double in the fourth.

Key Contributors: Braves’ No. 4 prospect Hurston Waldrep (W, 1-0) shined in his first start of 2025 with 5.0 one-run innings (3 H, 1 BB, 7 SO). Both infielder Luke Waddell (1-for-2, 1 RBI, 2 BB) and outfielder Eddy Alvarez (1-for-3, 1 BB, 1 HBP) reached base three times. Brian Moran, Enoli Paredes, and Domingo Gonzalez combined for 4.0 scoreless innings in relief.

Noteworthy: Murphy’s first-inning homer was the third of his Stripers career, as he hit two on a rehab assignment in 2024. Waldrep’s 5.0 innings were the most by a Stripers starter so far this year. With the home opener victory, Gwinnett avoided its first 0-4 start in franchise history.

Next Game (Wednesday, April 2): Gwinnett vs. Nashville, 11:05 a.m. at Coolray Field. It’s Education Day, this is the first opportunity for young Stripers fans to take in a game in a fun and educational environment. Radio Broadcast: 10:50 a.m. on MyCountry993.com. Live Video Stream: Bally Sports Live.