Defense and pitching may win championships, but over 5 runs per game can go a long way too. Just ask the Gwinnett Stripers — the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A club, who on Friday night clinched the South division of the Triple-A International League.
On Friday, the Stripers fell to the defending IL champs, Durham Bulls, 6-5, but it doesn’t matter, Gwinnett’s four-game division lead is too much for any other South team to overcome as the season ends on Monday, September 1.
Ian Anderson started Friday night’s contest, but struggled, allowing 5 runs in just 3.