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Atlanta Braves Minor League Midweek Wrap Up, April 14

By Benjamin Chase

Mar 3, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Daniel Castro (14) makes a throw to first during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Daniel Castro (14) makes a throw to first during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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AAA Gwinnett Braves (5-2)

Monday

Gwinnett came back from being down 4-0 early in the game to tie the game and take it to extras, and in the 11th inning, they got a big home run to take the lead, but the bullpen handed the game right back in the bottom of the 11th as the team lost 6-5. Casey Kelly wasn’t sharp on the day, going 5 innings, allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks, striking out 5. Ryan Weber came in and pitched an amazing relief appearance, going 4 innings, and allowing nothing but two hits. Matt Tuiasosopo had a big day with 3 extra base hits, one double and two home runs, including that 11th inning home run. Rio Ruiz reached base 3 times on two singles and a walk. Chase d’Arnaud had a single and a double. Tyler Moore, Ryan Lavarnway, and Brandon Snyder each had 2 singles.

Tuesday

The Braves tried to hand the game back again on Tuesday, blowing a 2-run lead in the bottom of the 9th inning to send the game into extra innings, but this time when they scored a run in the 10th, the bullpen shut the door in the bottom of the inning for the win. John Gant got the start, and he was getting stretched back out after working in the bullpen most of the spring and the first week of the season in the majors. He went 3 2/3 innings and allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks, striking out 5. The offense did an excellent job of working up the pitch count on elite prospect Blake Snell of Durham, causing him to have to leave the game after 4 2/3 innings, and they feasted on the bullpen. Daniel Castro reached base three times with a single, double, and walk. Tyler Moore had two doubles. Reid Brignac and Ronnier Mustelier each had two singles, and Mustelier added a stolen base. Emilio Bonifacio had a double, a walk, and a stolen base. Brandon Snyder had a single and a walk. Chase d’Arnaud added a double.

Wednesday

Gwinnett grabbed the lead early and held it through, winning the game over Durham 6-2 today behind a dominating performance from Mike Foltynewicz. Folty went 6 scoreless innings, allowing 2 hits and a walk, striking out 7. Rio Ruiz had a double, a single, and a walk. Brandon Snyder had three hits. Reid Brignac had two singles, a walk, and two steals. Emilio Bonifacio had two singles and a stolen base. Sean Kazmar had a first inning home run.

Weekend Probables

Thursday, 7:05PM ET: Aaron Blair vs. Norfolk
Friday, 7:05PM ET: Tyrell Jenkins vs. Norfolk
Saturday, 7:05PM ET: TBD vs. Norfolk
Sunday, 2:05PM ET: TBD vs. Norfolk

Video Highlights

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