Stripers Subdue Durham 2-1 in Tarnok's Triple-A Debut

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Right-hander Freddy Tarnok, the Atlanta Braves' No. 6 prospect according to MLB.com, tossed 6.0 innings of one-run baseball for the win in his Triple-A debut as the Gwinnett Stripers (42-44) defeated the Durham Bulls (46-40) 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Coolray Field.

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Decisive Plays: Preston Tucker gave Gwinnett a 1-0 lead in the first inning with an RBI single scoring Delino DeShields Jr. Durham's Ford Proctor tied the game with a solo home run (5) to left-center off Tarnok in the second. In the third, former Bulls infielder Mike Ford drove in Tucker with a go-ahead double for a 2-1 lead.

Key Contributors: Tarnok (W, 1-0) allowed just one run on two hits over 6.0 innings while striking out four. Relievers Silvino Bracho (H, 4), Jay Jackson (H, 3), and Michael Tonkin (S, 7) each added a scoreless, hitless inning. Tucker went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI, while Ford went 1-for-2 with a double, RBI, and two walks.

Noteworthy: Tucker's first-inning RBI single snapped the Stripers' 19.0-inning scoreless streak, Tonkin extended his team-best scoreless inning streak to 13.2 over his last 12 appearances. Gwinnett improved to 13-14 in one-run games.

Next Game (Thursday, July 14): Gwinnett vs. Durham, 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. LHP Kyle Muller (5-5, 2.95 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Easton McGee (4-5, 4.36 ERA) for the Bulls. Radio Broadcast: 6:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. Get ready to pig out with the Whole Hog BBQ at Coolray Field. Purchase a ticket for this buffet now at GoStripers.com. It's also Thirsty Thursday™, presented by Michelob Ultra. Fans age 21 and up can get select 12-ounce domestic beers for $2 each, or margaritas from Cutwater Spirits for $5 each.