Atlanta Braves Minor League Week In Review

Jul 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Atlanta Braves second baseman Tommy La Stella (not pictured) hat and glove in the dugout against the San Diego Padres in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Atlanta Braves second baseman Tommy La Stella (not pictured) hat and glove in the dugout against the San Diego Padres in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 24, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Brandon Snnyder (19) hits a three-run home run as New York Mets catcher Travis d
Jun 24, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Brandon Snnyder (19) hits a three-run home run as New York Mets catcher Travis d /

AAA Gwinnett Braves (65-78)

Monday, September 5th

The Braves closed out their regular season by clinching the IL South Division with a win over Charlotte 6-2. Tyrell Jenkins made the start, going 7 2/3 innings, allowing 2 runs on 10 hits and a walk, striking out 2. Reid Brignac had two singles and a walk. Blake Lalli had a double and a single. Emilio Bonifacio had two singles. Mel Rojas had a single, walk, and a stolen base. Sean Kazmar had a single and a walk.

Wednesday, September 7th

The Braves opened up their playoff series with Columbus by taking the opening game on the road 5-4. The Braves threw a bullpen game, started by Carlos Portuondo, who went 2 2/3 innings, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks, striking out 4. Bradley Roney had a big relief appearance, going 3 1/3 shutout innings, allowing just one hit and no walks, striking out 8 hitters. Emilio Bonifacio had three singles and a stolen base. Reid Brignac had a home run, single, and a walk. Ronnier Mustelier and Blake Lalli each had two singles. Daniel Castro had a home run.

Thursday, September 8th

Columbus put up a 4-spot on the Gwinnett bullpen after a solid Aaron Blair start as Gwinnett fell 6-4 in game 2 of their playoff series. Blair went 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks, striking out 6. Blake Lalli and Emilio Bonifacio each had three singles. Tyler Moore had two singles and a walk. Sean Kazmar had a double and a home run. Matt Tuiasosopo had two walks. Daniel Castro had a single and a walk. Mel Rojas had a double. Matt Lipka had a stolen base.

Friday, September 9th

The Braves got back into winning ways with a huge offensive performance, defeating Columbus 11-1. Chris Ellis had his best game of the year, going 7 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits and no walks, striking out 8. Mel Rojas had a triple, double, two singles, and a stolen base. Ronnier Mustelier had two singles and a walk. Reid Brignac had a home run and a single. Tyler Moore had a home run and a walk.

Saturday, September 10th

Gwinnett clinced their series on Saturday with a 5-4 victory. Tyrell Jenkins made the start, going 5 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits and 4 walks, striking out 3. Sean Kazmar had a home run, three singles, and a walk. Ronnier Mustelier had three singles. Blake Lalli had two singles and a walk. Emilio Bonifacio and Mel Rojas each had a single and a walk. Kyle Kubitza had a double and a stolen base.

Gwinnett begins the International League Championship Series at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday at 6:35PM ET

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