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Vaughn Grissom extends hit streak in Gwinnett Stripers’ loss

Gwinnett Stripers shortstop Vaughn Grissom prepares for their game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Coolray Field, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Lawrenceville, Ga. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Gwinnett Stripers shortstop Vaughn Grissom prepares for their game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Coolray Field, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Lawrenceville, Ga. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

By AJC Sports

April 6, 2023

Despite a strong Triple-A debut by left-hander Domingo Robles, the Gwinnett Stripers lost 3-0 on Thursday afternoon at Norfolk.

Along with Robles’ one-run performance over four innings, Stripers shortstop Vaughn Grissom went 1-for-4 to extend his hit streak to six games. His hit was one of only two for the game by the Stripers (2-4).

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Grissom hitting safely in each of the Stripers’ six games. He is 10-for-25 (.400), with two doubles, two triples, one home run, eight runs, four RBIs, and two stolen bases.

The Stripers and the Tides meet again at 6:35 p.m. Friday, with right-hander Nolan Kingham starting for Gwinnett.

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