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Atlanta Braves Minor League Midweek Wrap Up: July 28th

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 (48-56)

Monday

Gwinnett had the day off.

Tuesday

Gwinnett scored multiple runs in each of the first three innings on way to defeating Indianapolis 11-2. Chris Ellis went 5 innings, allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 5 walks, striking out 7. Mel Rojas had a double, single, and two walks. Emilio Bonifacio had two singles and a walk. Sean Kazmar had a home run and a single. Rio Ruiz had a double and a walk. Reid Brignac and Michael McKenry had a single and a walk.

Wednesday

Gwinnett followed a monster start from Aaron Blair to score a 2-1 win over Indianapolis. Blair went 6 innings, allowing an unearned run on 5 hits and 2 walks, striking out 9. Rio Ruiz had a double and a home run. Mel Rojas had a home run and a single.

Weekend Probables

Thursday, 7:05PM ET: Robert Whalen vs. Indianapolis
Friday, 7:05PM ET: Roberto Hernandez @ Toledo
Saturday, 7:05PM ET: Casey Kelly @ Toledo
Sunday, 1:05PM ET: Chris Ellis @ Toledo

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