Atlanta Braves Minor League Weekend Wrap Up: July 18th
Atlanta Braves Minor League Weekend Wrap Up
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7/14 – RHP Robert Whalen promoted from Mississippi to Gwinnett
7/14 – LHP Manny Banuelos demoted from Gwinnett to Mississippi
7/14 – RHP Kanekoa Texeira placed on DL by Gwinnett
7/14 – C Anthony Recker activated from temporary inactive list by Gwinnett
7/14 – LHP Eric O’Flaherty assigned on rehab to Gwinnett
7/15 – LHP Miguel Jerez assigned to DSL Braves
7/15 – OF Hector Olivera sent on rehab to GCL
7/15 – RHP Bladimir Matos demoted from Rome to Danville
7/15 – LHP Max Fried activated by Rome from DL
7/15 – C Anthony Recker promoted from Gwinnett to Atlanta
7/15 – RHP Roberto Hernandez assigned to Gwinnett
7/16 – IF Emerson Landoni placed on DL by Gwinnett
7/16 – C George Kottaras assigned to Gwinnett
7/17 – IF Kevin Josephina promoted from Danville to Rome
7/17 – 1B Carlos Castro placed on DL by Rome
7/17 – LHP Max Fried placed on DL by Rome
Hitter of the week: When he was paired with Ozzie Albies last summer, many people missed the talent of Omar Obregon because of his more talented double play partner. Then this season, he was injured just as he had an opportunity to play with another talented shortstop. Instead, Obregon’s exceptional defense is getting a chance to play at short, and he’s got a nice contact swing with blazing speed, so once a ball gets out of the infield, there’s a chance he’ll end up with extra bases. On the week, Obregon went .563/.588/.875 with 4 runs, 3 doubles, a triple, an RBI, a 1/0 BB/K ratio, and 3 steals on the week.
Honorable mention: Obregon’s Carolina teammate also enjoyed a big week. Keith Curcio has been known to be a streaky hitter in general, but he has shown growth as a hitter in working pitchers from the leadoff spot this year. This last week, he flashed one thing that I’ve noticed this year that wasn’t present last year, and that’s his power when he gets the barrel of the bat to the ball with his quick wrists. Curcio went .538/.625/.846 with 4 runs, a double, a home run, 2 RBI, a 3/1 BB/K ratio, and 2 steals on the week.
Pitcher of the week: Kolby Allard went down from Rome to Danville in mid-June with an 8+ ERA, and there were some worried about the young lefty. They need worry no longer. Allard has been exceptional for Danville, and this week, he put in two more tremendous starts. Allard did not allow a single run all week, throwing 12 innings in his two starts, allowing 6 hits and 3 walks, while striking out a blazing 14 hitters.
Honorable mention: On Sunday, two GCL pitchers were part of a no-hitter, and they both were pitching their second game of the week, with exceptional stats. 2016 draftee Joey Wentz made two starts, going 6 innings without giving up a run, only allowing 2 hits and a walk while striking out 12 hitters. Odalvi Javier is more unknown as a signee from the Dominican in the winter of 2014 in his second season with the GCL. Javier’s got a nice two-pitch mix, and he’s been tremendous this year, and this week especially, as he went 8 scoreless innings, allowing 4 hits with no walks, striking out 7.
Next: Gwinnett Braves
AAA Gwinnett Braves (41-54)
Thursday
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre defeated Gwinnett on Thursday in a pitcher’s duel 2-0. Casey Kelly had a solid start, going 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and a walk, striking out 5. He was supported by only one hit, however, from the Gwinnett offense in the loss.
Friday
Gwinnett starter Chris Ellis got hit hard, and the Braves were defeated 9-3. Ellis went 3 1/3 innings, allowing 8 runs on 6 hits and 5 walks, striking out 2. Mel Rojas had a home run and a single. Emilio Bonifacio had a stolen base.
Saturday
Gwinnett made a valiant attempt in the bottom of the 9th, but came up just short, losing Saturday 6-5. Aaron Blair went 6 2/3 innings, allowing 6 runs on 10 his and 4 walks, striking out 6. Blake Lalli had two singles and a double. Emilio Bonifacio had a double and a single. Matt Lipka had two singles. George Kottaras had a double and a walk. Sean Kazmar had a single and a walk.
Sunday
Gwinnett once again made an effort in the bottom of the 9th that fell short, 4-3. Rob Whalen made his AAA debut and did well, throwing 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6. Ronnier Mustelier had three singles and two walks. Emilio Bonifacio had a single and two walks. Daniel Castro had three singles. Matt Lipka had two singles.
Leaders
BA: Ronnier Mustelier .301
OBP: Reid Brignac .369
HR: Matt Tuiasosopo 11
SB: Emilio Bonifacio 24
W: Aaron Blair 3
SV: Jose Ramirez 5
SO: Aaron Blair 48
ERA: Rob Wooten 2.65
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Next: Mississippi Braves
AA Mississippi Braves (46-47)
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Thursday
Mississippi’s game was called early due to weather, with the Braves ending up on top of Jackson 6-2. Max Povse made the start and went 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and no walks, striking out 4. Ozzie Albies did walk, but his hitting streak was snapped in this game. Johan Camargo had two doubles and a single. Carlos Franco had three singles. Joey Meneses and Jake Schrader each had a double.
Friday
Mississippi took a pitcher’s duel on Friday 2-1. Jed Bradley mad the start, going 5 1/3 innings, allowing 1 run on 6 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6. Dansby Swanson had a home runs and a single. Ozzie Albies had two walks.
Saturday
Mississippi took the lead in the bottom of the 4th and got zeros from the bullpen afterward, winning 5-4. Manny Banuelos made his first start with Mississippi, going 4 1/3 innings, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits and 2 walks, striking out 5. Joey Meneses had two singles and a walk. Willians Astudillo had a double and a single. Johan Camargo had two singles. Dansby Swanson had a double. Ozzie Albies stole a base.
Sunday
Jackson took the Sunday game over the M-Braves 4-2. Lucas Sims made the start, and he went 5 2/3 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits and 4 walks, striking out 5. Dustin Peterson and Johan Camargo had two singles. Joseph Odom had a double.
Leaders
BA: Ozzie Albies .374
OBP: Ozzie Albies .452
HR: Jake Schrader 9
SB: Ozzie Albies 6
W: Jed Bradley 5
SV: Madison Younginer 11
SO: Sean Newcomb 92
ERA: Jason Hursh 2.22
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Next: Carolina Mudcats
Carolina Mudcats (38-55)
Thursday
Carolina made up their game ended early on Wednesday as part of a double header, and they lost that game 5-1. Ryan Clark made the original start, going 2 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits and no walks, striking out 3. Enderson Franco took over on Thursday, throwing 6 innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and no walks, striking out 8. Keith Curcio had a double and a single. Braxton Davidson had a single and two walks. Isaias Tejeda had two walks. Omar Obregon had a double.
Carolina’s offense came alive too late in the second game of the twin bill, losing 10-7 to Lynchburg. Michael O’Neal came out of the bullpen and made the start, going 3 innings, allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 6 hits and 1 walk, striking out 3. Keith Curcio had a home run, a single, and a walk. Omar Obregon had two singles and a stolen base. Tanner Murphy had a double and a single. Jordan Edgerton had two singles. Jose Fernandez had two walks and a stolen base. Braxton Davidson had two walks. Isaias Tejeda had a double.
Friday
Carolina was rained out.
Saturday
Carolina was rained out.
Sunday
Carolina split a double header on Sunday. Frederick took the first game 4-3. Matt Withrow went 4 1/3 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks, striking out 3. Omar Obregon had a triple and two singles along with a stolen base. Keith Curcio had two singles, a walk, and a stolen base. Tanner Murphy had a single and a walk. Joseph Daris had a stolen base.
In game two, Carolina exploded for 6 runs in the bottom of the 6th to defeat Frederick 7-5. Raymar Navarro went 3 1/3 innings, allowing 2 runs on a hit and 5 walks, striking out 1. Sal Giardina had a home run and a single. Keith Curcio had a single and a walk and stole a base. Braxton Davidson had a home run. Erison Mendez had a steal.
Leaders
BA: Ryan Gebhardt .293
OBP: Ryan Gebhardt .347
HR: Braxton Davidson 9
SB: Keith Curcio 15
W: Enderson Franco and Matt Withrow 5
SV: Chase Johnson-Mullins 8
SO: Matt Withrow 82
ERA: Sean McLaughlin 1.54
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Next: Rome Braves
GCL Braves (9-11)
Thursday
The Braves defeated the Tigers East squad on Thursday 6-1. Bryse Wilson got the start and went 3 scoreless innings, allowing only 2 hits and no walks, striking out 2. Randy Ventura had three singles. Anthony Concepcion had a home run and a single. Jackson Pokorney had a double and a single. Ruben Perez had a double and a walk. Cristian Pache had a single, a walk, and stole two bases. Luis Mejia and Derian Cruz each had a single and a walk.
Friday
The Yankees West defeated the Braves 3-1 on Friday. Tucker Davidson made the start, going 3 innings, allowing 1 run on 4 hits and a walk, striking out 5. Hector Olivera had a single and two walks. Jackson Pokorney had a triple.
Saturday
The Braves threw a no-hitter on Saturday, defeating the Yankees West team 14-0. Joey Wentz went 3 perfect innings, striking out 6. Hector Olivera had a home run, a double, and two singles. Cristian Pache had a double and two singles. Alex Aquino had a home run and a single. William Contreras had a single and two walks. Griffin Benson had two singles. Anthony Concepcion had a single and a walk.
Sunday
The Braves had the day off
Leaders
BA: Derian Cruz .338
OBP: Anthony Concepcion .403
HR: Derian Cruz and Anthony Concepcion 2
SB: Cristian Pache and Randy Ventura 7
W: Odalvi Javier 2
SV: Parker Danciu 2
SO: Joey Wentz 18
ERA: 5 with 0.00
Next: DSL Braves
DSL Braves (15-20)
Thursday
The Braves grabbed a late lead, but their bullpen couldn’t hold it as they lost 7-5 to the Angels. Gregory Bautista made the start and went 3 innings, allowing one unearned run on 4 hits and a walk, striking out 2. Shean Michel and Carlos Centeno each had two singles. Luis Ovando had two walks. Yoeli Lopez hit a home run. Juan Morales had a double.
Friday
The Braves scored 6 in the 4th inning to power an 8-2 win over the Angels on Friday. Servando Hernandez threw a perfect inning to start the game. Shean Michel had a triple, two singles, and a stolen base. Juan Morales had a double and two walks. Danyer Salazar had a double, a walk, and a stolen base. Jose Bermudez had a single and a walk.
Saturday
The Braves had the day off
Sunday
The Braves had Sunday off
Next: Braves Minor League Database
Leaders
BA: Shean Michel .338
OBP: Shean Michel .404
HR: Yoeli Lopez 2
SB: Shean Michel 8
W: Four with 2
SV: Kelvin Rodriguez 2
SO: Gregory Bautista 30
ERA: Carlos Lopez 1.13