Stripers Lose on Late Wild Pitch in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Home runs by Jake Marisnick and Taylor Motter gave the Gwinnett Stripers (66-75) a 5-2 lead through five innings, but the Memphis Redbirds (70-73) scored the game's final four runs to win 6-5 on Wednesday afternoon at AutoZone Park. Decisive Plays: Marisnick's first clout with the Stripers
Taylor Motter Named International League Player of the Week
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Today, Minor League Baseball named Gwinnett Stripers infielder/outfielder Taylor Motter the International League Player of the Week for September 5-11. Motter led the league in batting (.600), on-base percentage (.684), slugging percentage (1.533), and OPS (2.217) in five games during the week. He also ranked among IL
Motter Drives in All Five as Stripers Split Doubleheader in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. – One day after his two-homer effort on Thursday, Taylor Motter kept his bat red hot on Friday night, going a combined 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs as the Gwinnett Stripers (62-70) split a doubleheader with the Buffalo Bisons (69-63) at Sahlen Field. Buffalo won
Motter Homers Twice, Stripers Fall 6-2 in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Taylor Motter went 4-for-4 with a double, two home runs, and two RBIs on Thursday afternoon, but the Gwinnett Stripers (61-69) lost 6-2 to the Buffalo Bisons (68-62) at Sahlen Field. Buffalo broke a 1-1 tie with five runs in the sixth inning. Decisive Plays: Motter's solo
Stripers Walked Off in Lehigh Valley Despite Motter's Two Homers
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Gwinnett Stripers (58-61) carried a 5-2 lead into the ninth inning thanks to a pair of home runs from Taylor Motter, but the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (65-54) scored four runs in the ninth to win 6-5. Rehabbing Philadelphia Philles outfielder Bryce Harper's two-out, two-run double walked
Motter's Monster Night Gives Stripers 6-3 Win in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Newest Gwinnett slugger Taylor Motter went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs to lead the Stripers (49-51) to a 6-3 win over the Charlotte Knights (36-64) on Tuesday night at Truist Field. Pat Valaika also went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs as Gwinnett
Donato delivers dominant Double-A debut
Things could not have gone much better for Houston-area native Chad Donato in his Double-A debut for his hometown team.The Astros prospect gave up two hits and two walks and recorded a season-high 10 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings, leading Corpus Christi to a 10-0 triumph over Midland on Saturday
Rays' Franco headlines Players of the Week
When the Rays' Wander Franco was promoted from the Midwest League to the Florida State League, he became the first player born in 2001 to appear in any of the three Class A Advanced circuits this season. He sure isn't playing like it. Baseball's top overall prospect has been named
Four Home Runs Push Rainiers Past 51s, 11-5
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The biggest power hitting performance of the season propelled the Tacoma Rainiers (26-24) to a 7-5 victory over the Las Vegas 51s (20-30) on Saturday night at Cashman Field.The Rainiers did most of their damage with home runs for the second straight game, with the club
Rainiers Score Early And Often, Hold On To Beat 51s, 8-6
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The Tacoma Rainiers (25-24) climbed back above the .500 mark with an 8-6 victory over the Las Vegas 51s (20-29) on Friday night at Cashman Field.Center fielder Taylor Motter led the Rainiers on offense, going 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and four RBI. First baseman
Rainiers Drop Series Opener To Las Vegas, 8-3
TACOMA, Wash. - The Tacoma Rainiers (20-21) fell to the Las Vegas 51s (17-24) by a final score of 8-3 Thursday night at Cheney Stadium.Rainiers right fielder Jayson Werth (1x4, HR 2 RBI) and shortstop Taylor Motter (1x3, HR, RBI, BB) led the way for the Tacoma offense in the
Werth, Motter Lead Rainiers Past River Cats, 8-5
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Exceptional play from right fielder Jayson Werth and shortstop Taylor Motter led the Tacoma Rainiers (19-20) to an 8-5 victory over the Sacramento River Cats (20-19) on Monday night at Raley Field.The Rainiers matched their season-high mark in hits with 14 as seven-of-nine batters in the
Rainiers Top Chihuahuas, 8-3, Win Road Series
EL PASO, Texas - The Tacoma Rainiers (17-18) collected a road series win with an 8-3 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (19-17) on Friday night at Southwest University Park.Center fielder Ian Miller reached base four times for Tacoma, going 3-for-4 with one run, three RBI, and a walk. Third
Rainiers Offense Blows Past Chihuahuas, 8-5
EL PASO, Texas - Home runs from Taylor Motter and Cameron Perkins and a quality start from Rob Whalen pushed the Tacoma Rainiers (16-17) to an 8-5 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (18-16) on Wednesday night at Southwest University Park. Whalen (4-2) turned in a strong start for Tacoma, allowing
Late Rally Gives Rainiers 10-6 Victory Over Chihuahuas
EL PASO, Texas - A ninth-inning rally lifted the Tacoma Rainiers (15-17) to a 10-6 series-opening victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (18-15) on Tuesday night at Southwest University Park. Shortstop Gordon Beckham led the Rainiers offense with a 3-for-4 performance that included three runs, one home run, one triple, two
Jays' Guerrero leads Players of the Week
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 2017 season has been full of acclaim. At just 18 years old, the third baseman has climbed from Class A Lansing to Class A Advanced Dunedin and seen his name appear on the Midwest League mid-season and post-season All-Star teams -- thanks to a .316/.409/.480 line with
Motter, Derby collect awards for week's performance
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Tacoma infielder Taylor Motter and Colorado Springs right-hander Bubba Derby have been named the Pacific Coast League's Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period of August 14-20, the League office announced Monday.