Stripers Ride Five-Run Third to Series Split in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Gwinnett Stripers (3-3) scored five runs with two outs in the third inning – highlighted by a two-run single from Pat Valaika and two-run home run from Greyson Jenista – on the way to a 6-3 victory over the Memphis Redbirds (3-3) on Sunday afternoon at
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Gwinnett Stripers (3-3) scored five runs with two outs in the third inning – highlighted by a two-run single from Pat Valaika and two-run home run from Greyson Jenista – on the way to a 6-3 victory over the Memphis Redbirds (3-3) on Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park.
Decisive Play: Valaika’s two-run single scored Justin Dean and Delino DeShields Jr. to snap a 1-1 tie in the third. Later in the inning, Jenista belted a two-run homer (2) off T.J. Zeuch (L, 0-1) to raise the lead to 6-1.
Key Contributors: Valaika finished 3-for-5 with a double and game-high three RBIs, while Jenista went 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs. Kyle Muller (W, 1-0) pitched 5.0 innings with two runs on four hits, one walk, and six strikeouts. Michael Tonkin (S, 2) struck out a pair in a scoreless ninth.
Noteworthy: Valaika is now batting .391 with a team-high nine RBIs in six games for Gwinnett. Muller is 6-3 with a 2.43 ERA and .204 BAA in his last 15 starts with the Stripers since May 27, 2021.
Next Game (Tuesday, April 12): Gwinnett vs. Nashville, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. RHP Bryce Elder (NR) for the Stripers vs. RHP Caleb Boushley (0-1, 8.31) for the Sounds. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. Opening Night features a 2022 Schedule Cling Giveaway (first 2,500 fans, presented by Georgia Power), plus a visit from the Atlanta Braves World Champions Trophy Tour (presented by Truist) and Family Value Tuesday ($2 hot dogs and $1 desserts, presented by Coolray Heating & Cooling).