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Atlanta Braves Minor League Weekend Wrap Up: June 20

By Benjamin Chase

Mar 18, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Reid Brignac (4) hits a RBI double during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Reid Brignac (4) hits a RBI double during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Casey Kelly (55) is unable to make the out on a bunt by Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Keon Broxton (not pictured) in the 13th inning of their game at Turner Field. The Brewers won 3-2 in 13 innings. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Casey Kelly (55) is unable to make the out on a bunt by Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Keon Broxton (not pictured) in the 13th inning of their game at Turner Field. The Brewers won 3-2 in 13 innings. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

AAA Gwinnett Braves (31-39)

Thursday

It took 11 innings, but Lehigh Valley again bested Gwinnett, this time by a 2-1 score on Thursday. Lucas Harrell got the start and pitched very well, going 5 innings, allowing 1 run on 5 hits and 3 walks, striking out 8. Ronnier Mustelier had two singles. Anthony Recker had a double and a walk. Matt Lipka had a single and a walk. Ozzie Albies hit a triple. Emilio Bonifacio stole a base.

Friday

Gwinnett’s offense scored 4 in the last two innings to seal a 7-1 victory over Scranton/WB on Friday. Manny Banuelos got the start and went 4 innings, allowing one unearned run on 4 hits and 3 walks, striking out 5. Daniel Castro had a double, a single, and a walk. Emilio Bonifacio had two singles, a walk, and a stolen base. Rio Ruiz had a single and two walks. Ozzie Albies had a single and a walk.

Saturday

Chris Ellis got shelled in his AAA debut, and Gwinnett lost Saturday 7-1. Ellis couldn’t get out of the 1st inning, throwing only 2/3 of an inning, allowing 5 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks. Rio Ruiz had two singles. Reid Brignac had two walks. Matt Lipka hit a triple.

Sunday

Gwinnett ended up on the short side of a 1-0 pitching gem on Sunday. Joel De La Cruz got the start, and he threw 7 innings, allowing 1 run on 5 hits and a walk, striking out 2. No Braves hitter was on base twice in the game.

Leaders

BA: Sean Kazmar .281
OBP: Reid Brignac .381
HR: Matt Tuiasosopo 8
SB: Emilio Bonifacio 23
W: Lucas Harrell and Casey Kelly 2
SV: Bradley Roney and Jose Ramirez 2
SO: Joel De La Cruz 41
ERA: Casey Kelly 2.82

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