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The Nashville Sounds secured a commanding 6-2 victory against the Gwinnett Stripers at First Horizon Park, improving their season record to 35-23. Pitcher Bruce Zimmermann earned his fourth win, allowing just one run over five-plus innings while striking out six. Critical plays included Jorge Alfaro’s two-run double and Anthony Seigler’s two-RBI double in the late innings. The success showcased Nashville’s strong pitching and timely hitting, putting them in a favorable position as they aim to close the gap in the standings.
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The Nashville Sounds secured a decisive 6-2 victory over the Gwinnett Stripers at First Horizon Park, taking a two-game series lead. With this win, the Sounds improved their season record to 35-23, making them 12 games above .500.
Pitcher Bruce Zimmermann played a pivotal role in the win, earning his second consecutive victory and bringing his season total to four wins. Over five-plus innings, he allowed just three hits and one run while striking out six batters and showcasing strong command throughout the game. His performance was crucial in setting the tone for Nashville’s dominance.
The game’s dynamics shifted in Nashville’s favor early on, as the Stripers made a critical error that enabled the Sounds to extend their first inning. Jorge Alfaro capitalized on this mistake, hitting a two-run double that brought Oliver Dunn and Bobby Dalbec home. Following this, Eddie Rosario contributed a sacrifice fly in the third inning, increasing the lead to 3-1 after Gwinnett managed to get on the scoreboard with their only run in the second inning.
The pitching staff continued to excel for Nashville after Zimmermann’s exit. Elvis Peguero came in as a reliever and struck out both batters he faced in the sixth inning, reinforcing the Sounds’ advantage. Making his Nashville Sounds debut was Joel Payamps, who pitched one inning and allowed one run to cross the plate for Gwinnett.
As the game progressed, Bobby Dalbec maintained the momentum for Nashville with an RBI single in the seventh, restoring a two-run lead. Later, Anthony Seigler sealed the game’s outcome with a two-RBI double in the eighth inning, bringing the final score to 6-2 in favor of the Sounds. In the final innings, both Bryan Hudson and Craig Yoho pitched successfully, with Hudson earning his second hold after delivering two scoreless innings to close out the game.
On the opposing side, Gwinnett’s Nathan Wiles took the loss. He pitched 5.2 innings, allowing three runs, one of which was unearned due to the defensive error. The defeat brought Gwinnett’s record to 23-36 for the season.
Looking ahead, the Sounds will aim to continue their winning streak with right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers scheduled to take the mound in their next game. The team is currently trying to make up ground in the standings, trailing the Leigh Valley by 6.5 games in the first half of the season.
Nashville’s combination of solid pitching, timely hitting, and capitalizing on errors proves to be a recipe for success, as the team gears up for what looks to be a competitive series against the Stripers. Fans and followers are eager to see if the Sounds can maintain their momentum and leapfrog closer to the top of the division standings.
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