Stripers Win Sixth Straight, 1-0 Over Memphis

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (57-58) needed just one run to back up Ian Anderson's (W, 1-0) strong effort as they pushed their winning streak to six games with a 1-0 victory over the Memphis Redbirds (58-56) on Friday night at Coolray Field.

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Decisive Plays: The Stripers scored the lone run early as Hernan Perez doubled and scored on Alex Dickerson's groundout in the second inning. Gwinnett managed to escape multiple jams, with reliever Thomas Burrows (H, 4) notably navigating a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the top of the sixth. Jesus Cruz (H, 2), Silvino Bracho (H, 8), and Jay Jackson (S, 1) finished off the shutout.

Key Contributors: In his first start with Gwinnett this season, Anderson tossed 5.1 scoreless innings, allowed two hits and walked four while striking out seven. Perez (double), Dickerson, Delino DeShields Jr., and Ehire Adrianza each tallied one hit. For Memphis, Scott Hurst went 2-for-3 with a double.

Noteworthy: DeShields extended his on-base streak to 15 games with a single in the sixth. Perez has now hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games, batting .351 over the stretch, and doubling in three straight contests. The shutout win was Gwinnett's sixth of the season and first since the second game of a doubleheader on July 8 vs. Charlotte.

Next Game (Saturday, August 20): Gwinnett vs. Memphis, 6:05 p.m. at Coolray Field. RHP Bryce Elder (6-4, 4.65 ERA) for the Stripers vs. RHP Thomas Parsons (8-3, 4.74 ERA) for the Redbirds. Radio Broadcast: 5:50 p.m. on MyCountry993.com. The first 1,500 ticketed fans through the gates will receive a Button Gwinnett Replica Jersey, modeled after the Stripers' popular Patriotic uniforms from 2021, courtesy of the Gwinnett Daily Post.