Stripers host Clippers to open Governor’s Cup playoffs
The Gwinnett Stripers, who just wrapped up an 80-win season, will open the Governors’ Cup playoffs on Wednesday. The Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Braves, will host the Columbus (Indians), at 7:05 p.m. at Coolray Field.
The Stripers (80-59), who won the South Division of the International League, have not announced a starter. Bryse Wilson (10-7, 3.42 ERA) was originally scheduled but was recalled by the Braves on Tuesday. Columbus (81-59) won the West Division.
In the other semifinal, Durham (Rays), the wild card, will face the winner of the tiebreaker game between Syracuse (Mets) and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees) to decide the North Division.
Schedule
Game 1: Columbus at Gwinnett, Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.
Game 2: Columbus at Gwinnett, Thursday, 7:05 p.m.
Game 3: Gwinnett at Columbus, Friday, 7:05 p.m.
*Game 4: Gwinnett at Columbus, Saturday, 7:05 p.m.
*Game 5: Gwinnett at Columbus, Sunday, 2:05 p.m.
