diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index a0cde3fe..a0fe49a3 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ apacheGeodeVersion=1.9.2
 byteBuddyVersion=1.10.14
 mockitoVersion=3.5.10
 multithreadedtcVersion=1.01
-pivotalGemFireVersion=9.8.8
+pivotalGemFireVersion=9.8.9
 springVersion=5.2.8.RELEASE
 springBootVersion=2.2.10.BUILD-SNAPSHOT
 springDataGemFireVersion=2.2.9.RELEASE