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Atlanta Braves Minor League Midweek Wrap: July 21st

By Benjamin Chase

Jun 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Braves throwback hat is seen in the dugout during a game against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; An Atlanta Braves throwback hat is seen in the dugout during a game against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-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 Tuiaososopo 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 Tuiaososopo 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 (42-56)

Monday

Gwinnett fell to Syracuse on Monday 7-4. Roberto Hernandez made his debut in the system, throwing 4 2/3 innings, allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 6 hits and 2 walks, striking out 4. Omar Infante had a double and a single. Ronnier Mustelier and Rio Ruiz each had two singles. Emilio Bonifacio and Reid Brignac each had a double. Mel Rojas, Jr. had a single, walk, and stole a base.

Tuesday

In spite of a valiant come back effort in the ninth, the Braves fell to Syracuse 4-3 on Tuesday. Casey Kelly made the start and went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 9 hits and a walk, striking out 3. Blake Lalli had 3 singles. George Kottaras hit a pinch hit home run. Ronnier Mustelier had a pinch hit double.

Wednesday

Gwinnett had a big 9th inning, scoring 2 to defeat Syracuse 3-2. Chris Ellis got the start and went 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks, striking out 3. Emilio Bonifacio had two singles and two stolen bases. George Kottaras and Blake Lalli each had a single and a walk. Mel Rojas, Jr. hit a home run.

Weekend Probables

Thursday, 7:05PM ET: Aaron Blair @ Buffalo
Friday, 7:05PM ET: Robert Whalen @ Buffalo
Saturday, 6:05PM ET: TBD @ Buffalo
Sunday, 1:05PM ET: TBD @ Buffalo

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