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Atlanta Braves Minor League Weekend Wrap: April 25 Edition

By Benjamin Chase

Mar 7, 2016; Dunedin, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Aaron Blair (76) throws a warm up pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2016; Dunedin, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Aaron Blair (76) throws a warm up pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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AAA Gwinnett Braves (10-8)

Thursday

After an extended pitcher’s duel that was scoreless until the bottom of the 6th, Gwinnett fought back to tie the game at 1 in the top of the 9th and send the game into extras, but they ended up losing the game in the 10th to Charlotte 2-1. Gwinnett started Joel De La Cruz, and he went 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing 5 hits, walking one, and striking out 3. Overall, the Braves staff did not allow a single earned run in the game as 5 relievers combined to pitch the game in Casey Kelly’s absence after his call up. Rio Ruiz continued his hot streak, knocking out two singles. Tyler Moore had a single and a walk. Emilio Bonifacio stole his 7th base.

Friday

Through the top of the 9th, the Gwinnett Braves had a great game with a stellar start and a 4-1 lead, then they blew that lead in the bottom of the 9th to go to extras. The offense put a run across in the top of the 10th, but then the bullpen allowed a walk off grand slam to lose the game 8-5. John Gant had a great start, going 6 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7. Sean Kazmar and Chase d’Arnaud each had 3 hits, including a double. Matt Tuiasosopo had two singles. Tyler Moore walked twice. Rio Ruiz had a two-run home run. Ryan Lavarnway had a double.

Saturday

Lucas Sims made his first AAA start to replace Aaron Blair in the rotation, and he was impressive, with one home run really being his knock, though the team lost to Columbus 7-1. His final line was 5 innings, 2 runs, 3 hits, 4 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Indians star outfielder Michael Brantley was rehabbing with Columbus, and he went 0-3 against Sims. Matt Tuiasosopo had two hits, including a home run. Rio Ruiz had a single and a walk. Emilio Bonifacio had a single and a walk.

Sunday

The Braves could not have asked for anything more from starter Mike Foltynewicz, but they certainly would have thought the offense would give at least one run. Instead, the G-Braves lost 2-0. Folty went 7 innings strong, allowing one unearned run on four hits and four walks, striking out seven. Rio Ruiz had two singles. Chase d’Arnaud stole his 5th base of the year.

Leaders

BA: Rio Ruiz .381
OBP: Rio Ruiz .435
HR: Matt Tuiasosopo 4
SB: Emilio Bonifacio 7
W: Aaron Blair 3
SV: David Peterson 2
SO: Aaron Blair 22
ERA: Aaron Blair 1.42

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