Michael Soroka strikes out six in six innings in Gwinnett victory

Michael Soroka pitched six innings and allowed one run Saturday night for the Gwinnett Stripers in a 6-2 victory against Charlotte at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

Soroka loaded the bases in the first inning but didn’t allow a run. He gave up a leadoff single and hit two batters, but he also struck out three in the inning. Overall, Soroka struck out six batters, walked two and gave up three hits.

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Outfielder Forrest Wall led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run and finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Striper first baseman Joshua Fuentes was 2-for-4, with singles for both hits.

Gwinnett (29-33) plays next at 1:05 p.m. Sunday against Charlotte (28-34).

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