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Atlanta Braves Minor League Weekend Wrap Up: July 4

By Benjamin Chase

Mar 12, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies (87) tries to bunt during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies (87) tries to bunt during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; First base umpire Gary Cederstrom (left) watches as Atlanta Braves designated hitter Matt Tuiasoosopo dives into first base as Baltimore Orioles first baseman Freddie Freeman (34) waits for the ball during the third inning of a spring training baseball game at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; First base umpire Gary Cederstrom (left) watches as Atlanta Braves designated hitter Matt Tuiasoosopo dives into first base as Baltimore Orioles first baseman Freddie Freeman (34) waits for the ball during the third inning of a spring training baseball game at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

AAA Gwinnett Braves (37-47)

Thursday

The Braves hurled a combined no-hitter against Louisville on Thursday, with only an error by Sean Kazmar keeping the game from being a perfect game. Rob Wooten made a spot start, only the second start of his 8-year career. He ended up going 6 innings, without allowing a hit or a walk, striking out 8. Matt Marksberry followed with 2 innings without a hit or a walk, striking out 2. Jose Ramirez closed out the game with an inning with no hits nor walks, striking out 1.

Sean Kazmar had three singles. Matt Tuiasosopo had a home run, a single, and a walk. Blake Lalli had two singles and a walk. Rio Ruiz had a double, a single, and a stolen base. Reid Brignac had a single and 2 walks.

Friday

Gwinnett defeated Louisville 5-3 Friday. Ryan Weber got the start for Gwinnett, going 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and a walk, striking out 2. Ronnier Mustelier had two singles and a walk. Matt Lipka and Anthony Recker each had a double and a single. Matt Tuiasosopo hit a home run. Mel Rojas stole a base.

Saturday

Louisville used 3 runs in the 6th inning to defeat the Braves 3-2. Manny Banuelos made his best start of the season, going 5 scoreless innings, allowing a hit and a walk, striking out one. Matt Lipka had three singles. Mel Rojas had two singles. Reid Brignac and Rio Ruiz each had a single and a walk. Anthony Recker and Levi Hyams each had a double.

Sunday

Gwinnett was defeated by Louisville on Sunday in a rain-shortened game, 2-1. Chris Ellis went 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and a walk, striking out 5. Daniel Castro had two singles. Rio Ruiz had a single and a walk.

Leaders

BA: Sean Kazmar .283
OBP: Reid Brignac .372
HR: Matt Tuiasosopo 11
SB: Reid Brignac 4
W: Aaron Blair 3
SV: Jose Ramirez 4
SO: Jose Ramirez 36
ERA: Rob Wooten 2.08

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