Muller’s 12-Strikeout Effort Not Enough as Stripers Lose 6-0

DURHAM, NC – Kyle Muller matched his single-game career high with 12 strikeouts, but the Gwinnett Stripers (17-18) were held to two hits in a 6-0 loss to the Durham Bulls (15-20) on Saturday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Decisive Plays: Durham scored the winning run in the second at-bat of the first inning as Isaac Paredes belted a solo home run (4) to left-center off Muller (L, 2-2). Jim Haley added an RBI single in the first, and Miles Mastrobuoni lifted a two-run homer (2) to make it 4-0 in the fifth,

Key Contributors: Gwinnett had just two hits on the night, singles by Pat Valaika (1-for-3) and John Nogowski (1-for-3). Durham starter Kevin Herget (W, 1-0) tossed 5.0 scoreless innings and combined with three relievers on a two-hit shutout. Josh Lowe went 3-for-4 with two doubles for the Bulls.

Noteworthy: Muller tallied the second 12-strikeout game of his career, first since July 9, 2018 with Advanced-A Florida at Daytona. His older brother Chris Muller also pitched in the game, logging 1.0 scoreless inning for Durham. Chadwick Tromp saw his 13-game hitting streak, 11-game RBI streak, nine-game extra-base hit streak, and three-game homer streak all snapped. Preston Tucker also saw a 13-game on-base streak come to an end.

Next Game (Sunday, May 15): Gwinnett at Durham, 5:05 p.m. at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. RHP Touki Toussaint (1-0, 4.78 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Easton McGee (2-3, 7.57 ERA). Radio Broadcast: 4:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com.

Next Home Game (Tuesday, May 17): Gwinnett vs. Memphis, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. It’s Family Value Tuesday at Coolray Field, presented by Coolray Heating and Cooling. Grab a $2 hot dog and $1 dessert and enjoy the ballgame.