LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett Stripers secured an exciting 2-1 victory over the Nashville Sounds on Friday, Jackie Robinson Day and Salute to the Atlanta Black Crackers Night at Coolray Field.

Justin Dean cut down Tyler White at home plate to end the top of eighth inning and keep the game knotted at 1-1. William Contreras doubled in Pat Valaika to give the Stripers (5-5) the lead in the bottom of the eighth.

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