Thursday saw another eye-opening performance from AJ Smith-Shawver who is starting to position himself into the Top 10 prospects in the Braves organization. We also got to see a complete game from Tanner Gordon and another stat filling line from Brandol Mezquita during a 16-run massacre.
Gwinnett Stripers 5, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 1
- Preston Tucker, DH; 1-3, R, RBI, BB, HR, .792 OPS
- Ryan Casteel, C: 2-4, R, 3 RBI, HR, 2B, .835 OPS
- Nolan Kingham, SP: 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 7 K, 2.65 ERA
Nolan Kingham got the start and allowed just one unearned run, four hits and no walks over four innings to go along with seven strikeouts.