Late Offensive Charge Fizzles Out in 7-6 Loss to Columbus
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – A spirited four-run ninth inning rally from the Gwinnett Stripers (29-24) cut a 7-2 deficit down to one run, but a diving catch by Columbus Clippers' (35-17) centerfielder Angel Martinez on a line drive from Chadwick Tromp extinguished the comeback bid and sent the Stripers to a
Three Home Runs Power Stripers to 4-3 Victory over Jacksonville
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (9-8) rode solo home runs by Forrest Wall, Yuli Gurriel, and Andrew Velazquez to a series-clinching 4-3 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (7-9) on Saturday night in front of a season-high 7,050 fans in attendance at Coolray Field. Decisive Plays: Wall set the
Stripers’ Offense Breaks Out to Bash Bulls 17-3
DURHAM, NC – Andrew Velazquez homered and drove in a season-high five runs, Alejo Lopez tied the Gwinnett single-game record for doubles with three, and the Stripers (28-32) cruised to their biggest win of the season in a 17-3 triumph over the Durham Bulls (28-32) on Thursday night at Durham
Stripers Hit Hard Again in 10-2 Loss to Jacksonville
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (23-27) were once again on the receiving end of a dominant night of offense from the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (22-28), which smacked three home runs and racked up double-digit runs once again to win 10-2 on Saturday night at Coolray Field. Decisive Plays: After
Stripers’ Bats Come Alive to Back Elder in 10-0 Rout of Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Bryce Elder looked the part of a reigning National League All-Star in his return to Gwinnett, striking out seven over 6.1 scoreless, two-hit innings in the Stripers’ (2-1) 10-0 rout of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (1-2) at 121 Financial Ballpark. Andrew Velazquez and Ryan Casteel each drove
Clutch Hits, Defense Propel Stripers Past Jacksonville 2-1
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Gwinnett Stripers (65-73) turned as many double plays (4) as they had hits (4) on Wednesday night, using both to hang on for a 2-1 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (68-71) at 121 Financial Ballpark. Joe Hudson hit a game-tying double, scored the decisive run,
Bulls' Velazquez makes it four times two
Andrew Velazquez is no stranger to getting on base, but even he couldn't have asked for a better start to 2019.The Rays prospect doubled twice, drove in two runs and scored another during his second straight four-hit game in Triple-A Durham's 10-6 loss to Charlotte on Friday at BB&T Ballpark.
Stashak, Velazquez and Clay Shut Down Jupiter
JUPITER, Fla. (June 21, 2017) - RHP Cody Stashak (W, 3-3) spun six innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts in the Fort Myers Miracle's (33-35) 3-0 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads (33-35) on Wednesday night. The win closes out the first half of the regular season with the second half
Captains' Capel leads Players of the Week
Few would have described Conner Capel as a power hitter entering his first full season. He did not go deep in 153 plate appearances in the Arizona League last season, producing a .290 slugging percentage in his first taste of pro ball.It might be time to update the scouting reports.
Impatient Velazquez breaks on-base mark
Andrew Velazquez joined impressive company on Saturday. By Sunday, they were in his rear-view mirror.The D-backs prospect singled in the second inning to extend his on-base streak to a Minor League-record 72 games as Class A South Bend defeated Fort Wayne, 10-7, at Parkview Field.After striking out to lead off