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Atlanta Braves Minor League Midweek Wrap August 11th

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 18, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Emillio Bonifacio (64) is congratulated by first baseman Fredddie Freeman (5) as he hit a solo home run during the third 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 second baseman Emillio Bonifacio (64) is congratulated by first baseman Fredddie Freeman (5) as he hit a solo home run during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

AAA Gwinnett Braves (53-65)

Monday

Gwinnett took down Norfolk 6-5 Monday. Victor Mateo got the start and went 3 innings, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and 5 walks, striking out 2. Carlos Portuondo threw 4 2/3 innings in his first Gwinnett appearance, allowing no runs on 4 hits and a walk, striking out 2. Rio Ruiz had a home run, double, and a single. Emilio Bonifacio had two singles, three walks, and a steal. Reid Brignac had a home run and a single.

Tuesday

The Braves were on the short end of a pitcher’s duel on Tuesday, losing 2-1. Kanekoa Texeira went 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 8 hits. Blake Lalli had two singles. Rio Ruiz had a double. Emilio Bonifacio and Mel Rojas each stole a base.

Wednesday

Norfolk defeated the Braves 4-1. John Gant made the start after his illness over the weekend, and he went 4 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits and a walk, striking out 3. Rio Ruiz and George Kottaras each had two walks. Daniel Castro had a home run. Mel Rojas had a single and a walk.

Weekend Probables

Thursday: Off
Friday, 7:05PM ET: Chris Ellis vs. Louisville
Saturday, 6:05PM ET: Matt Wisler vs. Louisville
Sunday, 2:05PM ET: Ryan Weber vs. Louisville

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