Game Recap for 07/13/25: The Gwinnett Stripers jumped out to an early lead with back-to-back homers in the first inning, but couldn’t hold off the Indianapolis Indians in a 6–5 loss on Saturday.

Jarred Kelenic continues his hot July by setting the tone early, blasting a solo shot (378 feet) to right-center on a 100 mph exit velocity. Luke Waddell followed with his first homer of the season, a 388-foot drive to right, giving Gwinnett an early 2–0 cushion. Conner Capel tripled to center in the second inning.

KELENIC GOES DEEP ON THE FIRST PITCH OF THE GAME. pic.twitter.com/cJfKh0Ctoq

— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) July 13, 2025

BACK-TO-BACK JACKS.

Waddy's first long ball of the season puts us up 2-0 early! pic.twitter.com/fjBIZT0QhJ

— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) July 13, 2025

Indianapolis quickly responded in the second with a two-run double by Ronny Simon to tie it at 3–3. A Nick Solak solo homer in the fifth put the Indians in front, and from there, the game turned into a back-and-forth struggle.

Gwinnett tied the game 5–5 in the sixth when Luis Sanchez singled home Capel, but stranded the go-ahead run in the seventh when Matthew Batten was thrown out at the plate on a fielder’s choice.

The decisive blow came in the eighth when Brett Sullivan doubled and scored the go-ahead run on Alika Williams’ bunt single. The Stripers went down in order in the ninth, sealing the loss despite threatening with a two-out single from Eddy’s Leonard.

Gwinnett Stripers Pitching Breakdown

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Didier Fuentes

Overview

• IP: 2.0
• H: 4
• R: 4
• ER: 4
• BB: 2
• K: 3
• Max Velo: 97.7 mph
• Max Exit Velo Allowed: 105.6 mph

Pitch Mix

• 4-Seam Fastball (59%)
  • Avg Velo: 95.4
  • Whiff Rate: 22%
  • Zone%: 47%
  • zContact%: 86%
• Sweeper (34%)
  • Avg Velo: 83.7
  • Whiff Rate: 44%
  • CSW%: 30%
• Curveball & Changeup (7% combined)

Notes

• Fastball was a bit down from yearly average (-0.6 mph), but spin was up.
• Sweeper was his most effective swing/miss pitch.
• He gave up hard contact across all offerings (avg EV 85.1; Max 105.6).
• Command issues elevated pitch counts quickly.

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Nathan Wiles

Overview

• IP: 2.1
• H: 4
• R: 1
• ER: 1
• BB: 0
• K: 2
• Max Velo: 93.9 mph
• Max Exit Velo Allowed: 110.3 mph

Pitch Mix

• Changeup (40%)
  • Avg Velo: 83.4
  • Whiff Rate: 50%
  • CSW%: 39%
• Cutter (36%)
  • Avg Velo: 84.6
  • Whiff Rate: 38%
• 4-Seam Fastball (20%)
  • Avg Velo: 92.3
  • Max EV Allowed: 110.3
• Slider (4%)

Notes

• Very offspeed-heavy (76% cutters/changeups).
• Strong whiff rates on secondaries (especially changeup).
• Fastball got squared up hard.
• Solid command (0 walks), good sequencing.

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Dylan Dodd

Overview

• IP: 1.1
• H: 0
• R: 0
• ER: 0
• BB: 0
• K: 2
• Max Velo: 94.4 mph
• Max Exit Velo Allowed: 96.8 mph

Pitch Mix

• Cutter (57%)
  • Avg Velo: 88.7
  • Whiff Rate: 57%
• 4-Seam Fastball (33%)
  • Avg Velo: 93.5
  • Whiff Rate: 75% (!!)
• Changeup & Slider (10% combined)

Notes

• Electric stuff in a short burst.
• Generated 64% whiff rate overall.
• Fastball spin way up from yearly average (+123 RPM).
• Effective in attacking both RHB/LHB.

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Domingo Gonzalez

Overview

• IP: 1.1
• H: 1
• R: 0
• ER: 0
• BB: 1
• K: 0
• Max Velo: 95.2 mph
• Max Exit Velo Allowed: 102.2 mph

Pitch Mix

• Slider (61%)
  • Avg Velo: ~87
  • CSW%: 27%
• 4-Seam Fastball (39%)
  • Avg Velo: ~93

Notes

• Relied heavily on slider.
• No whiffs on 6 swings.
• Gave up some hard contact (Max EV 102.2).

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José Ruiz

Overview

• IP: 1.0
• H: 2
• R: 1
• ER: 1
• BB: 0
• K: 0
• Max Velo: 94.3 mph
• Max Exit Velo Allowed: 95.3 mph

Pitch Mix

• Changeup (46%)
  • Avg Velo: 87.4
  • Whiff Rate: 25%
• Sinker (23%)
  • Avg Velo: 93.9
• 4-Seam Fastball (15%)
  • Avg Velo: 94.1
• Curveball (15%)

Game Notes

• Diverse pitch mix.
• Sinker and fastball down ~1.5 mph from seasonal norms.
• Curveball generated no whiffs.
• Gave up consistent contact but didn’t get hit especially hard.

Stripers who stood out?

• Dylan Dodd: Dominant whiff rates, high fastball spin, efficient inning.
• Nathan Wiles: Excellent changeup feel, no walks.

Stripers Pitchers who Struggled?

• Didier Fuentes: Command lapses, hard contact early.
• José Ruiz: Velocity is down slightly, and it is less effective in generating swing/miss.

Stripers Common Themes

• A mix-heavy approach (especially for Wiles and Ruiz) is needed rather than relying on velocity.
• Gwinnett’s staff allowed a lot of loud contact (several 100+ mph EV).
• Command varied widely, some (Wiles) sharp, others (Fuentes) less so.

Stripers Game Highlights

• Jarred Kelenic: 1-for-5, HR (4), 3 strikeouts.
• Luke Waddell: 3-for-4, HR (1), 1 RBI, 1 walk.
• Conner Capel: 3-for-4, double, triple, 1 run scored.
• Luis Sanchez: 2-for-3, RBI.
• Nick Solak (IND): 2-for-3, HR (10), walk, RBI.

Game Key Moments

• Back-to-back homers in the first inning.
• Solak’s go-ahead homer in the 5th (104.8 mph EV).
• Wild pitch in the 4th allowed Gwinnett to tie it briefly.
• Sullivan’s 8th-inning double and Williams’ bunt single proved decisive.