Atlanta Braves Minor League Monday, August 3

Mississippi Braves (53-51)

Thursday

Mississippi fell in a pitcher’s duel on Thursday 3-2 to Birmingham. Stephen Janas got the start for the Braves and went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits and 2 walks while striking out 2. The M-Braves offense was held very quiet with no hitter reaching base twice on the day. Matt Lipka and David Rohm each had doubles on the day.

Friday

Birmingham made a strong push in the 9th inning, but Kyle Kinman was able to close the door as Mississippi won Friday 4-3. Recent acquisition John Gant won his first start with Mississippi, throwing 5 2/3 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits and 2 walks, striking out 7. Kevin Ahrens had a solid offensive day, collecting 2 hits, including a double, while also adding a stolen base. David Rohm also had two hits and a double. Rio Ruiz had a single and a walk. KD Kang also had a double, and Eric Garcia added a stolen base.

Saturday

Birmingham rode a 7-run 2nd inning to defeat Mississippi 7-3. Lucas Sims got the start and took the brunt of the Birmingham offensive explosion in that 2nd inning. Sims only threw 2 innings, allowing 7 runs on 8 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4. David Rohm had two singles and stole his 4th base of the season. Rio Ruiz and Eric Garcia each had two walks. Steve Rodriguez and Matt Kennelly each had a single and a walk. Matt Lipka added his 11th double.

Sunday

Mississippi rode a 4-run 7th inning to defeat Montgomery 5-3. Greg Ross picked up his 5th win, throwing 7 innings, allowing 3 runs (1 earned) on 6 hits, striking out 6. Emerson Landoni had 3 hits, including a double. Matt Kennelly had 2 singles. Rio Ruiz, Sean Godfrey, and Braeden Schlehuber each had a hit and a walk. Schlehuber had a triple.

Leaders

BA: KD Kang .293
OBP: KD Kang .360
SLG: KD Kang .417
HR: Three with 4
SB: Matt Lipka 14

W: Three with 6
SV: Tyler Jones 11
SO: Greg Ross 60
ERA: Mitch Lambson 0.00
WHIP: Mitch Lambson 0.67

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