No-Hit in Opener, Stripers Walk Off in Nightcap
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Gwinnett Stripers (49-38) and the Durham Bulls (53-35) split a doubleheader on Friday night at Coolray Field. Three Durham pitchers combined on a no-hitter in a 5-0 win in game one, and Gwinnett answered back with a 9-7 win in game two on a walk-off home
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Gwinnett Stripers (49-38) and the Durham Bulls (53-35) split a doubleheader on Friday night at Coolray Field. Three Durham pitchers combined on a no-hitter in a 5-0 win in game one, and Gwinnett answered back with a 9-7 win in game two on a walk-off home run by
Game 1 Scoring Recap: The Bulls took a 3-0 lead in the first inning on a three-run homer by
Game 2 Scoring Recap: Down 2-0, the Stripers took a 3-2 lead in the fourth as
Stripers Stats: In game one, Allard (L, 6-4) allowed five runs on nine hits over 5.0 innings. Game two saw Kazmar Jr. (W, 1-0) pitch a scoreless eighth inning in the first pitching performance of his professional career. At the plate in game two, Kazmar Jr. went 1-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs, Demeritte went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, and Marte went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs.
Bulls Stats:
Quote: "I'm just going up there to battle," Kazmar Jr. said. "I've been able to put some good swings on the ball, but what we were able to do tonight was special."
Postgame Notes: In game one, the Gwinnett Stripers were no-hit for the first time since May 25, 2018 in a 7-0 loss vs. Columbus (Shane Bieber, 7.0 innings). Durham recorded their first no-hitter since July 16, 2016 vs. Syracuse (Justin Marks, 9.0 innings). Marte's walk-off homer was Gwinnett's second this season, first since June 18 vs. Louisville (Duvall two-run homer in the 10th inning for a 5-3 win).
Next Game (Saturday, July 6): Gwinnett vs. Durham, 6:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. RHP