Stripers Edge Charlotte 4-1 for Fifth Straight Win

Johan Camargo smacks three-run homer as Gwinnett earns 12th consecutive win over Knights

A.J. Minter recorded his sixth save in Gwinnett's 4-1 win over Charlotte at Coolray Field on Wednesday night. (Bernie Connelly/Gwinnett Stripers)

August 4, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Johan Camargo blasted a three-run home run (10) as the Gwinnett Stripers (43-37) took down the Charlotte Knights (28-51) 4-1 at Coolray Field on Wednesday night. Decisive Play: Camargo’s three-run blast off Mike Wright (L, 6-5) gave the Stripers their winning margin in the first inning. Phillip

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Johan Camargo blasted a three-run home run (10) as the Gwinnett Stripers (43-37) took down the Charlotte Knights (28-51) 4-1 at Coolray Field on Wednesday night.

Decisive Play: Camargo’s three-run blast off Mike Wright (L, 6-5) gave the Stripers their winning margin in the first inning. Phillip Ervin scored on Nik Turley’s wild pitch in the seventh inning to make it 4-0. Charlotte scored their lone run on an RBI single by Danny Mendick in the eighth inning.

Key Contributors:**Jose Rodriguez* (W, 2-3) pitched 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out four for his second win in his last three starts. Ervin led Gwinnett in hits, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base. *Drew Waters* worked three walks with a run scored. *A.J. Minter** (S, 6) shut down the Knights in the ninth inning for his sixth save in as many opportunities for the Stripers.

Noteworthy:The Stripers have the best record in Triple-A since July 8, now at 20-5. Gwinnett has won 12 consecutive games over Charlotte dating back to May 6. In his last 43 games, Camargo is batting .347 with 21 extra-base hits and 29 RBIs. After tonight’s save, Minter and Jacob Webb are a combined 11-for-11 in save opportunities.

Next Game (Thursday, August 5): *Gwinnett vs. Charlotte, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field (Thirsty Thursday featuring $2 domestic 12-ounce beers presented by Michelob Ultra. The Stripers will transform into the Xolos de Gwinnett as part of MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión). RHP *Ian Anderson (MLB Rehab) for the Stripers vs. RHP Jonathan Stiever (3-5, 6.05 ERA) for the Knights. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.