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Atlanta Braves Minor League Week In Review

By Benjamin Chase

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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Mar 12, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albiies (87) tries to bunt during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albiies (87) tries to bunt during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

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Monday, September 5th

Mississippi closed out their regular season with a loss to Biloxi. After the Braves got down early, they pulled starter Lucas Sims early and rested other players to get some rest for the playoffs as they fell 4-1. Sims went 3 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and no walks, striking out 5. Dustin Peterson was the only hitter on base twice with a single and a walk. Ozzie Albies had a double.

Wednesday, September 7th

The Braves had incredibly uncharacteristic performances from normally rock steady members of their bullpen as they fell in the first game of the playoffs to Pensacola 6-5. Sean Newcomb made the start and went 5 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits and 6 walks, striking out 6. Chad Sobotka and Caleb Dirks, who were both incredibly reliable throughout the season, allowed 4 unearned runs between them in the loss.

In the loss, Johan Camargo had a solid game, with a triple, double, and a single. Dustin Peterson had two singles. Carlos Franco had a double.

Thursday, September 8th

Mississippi followed a masterful pitching performance from Patrick Weigel to a game 2 victory 5-0. Weigel went 7 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 walks, striking out 8. Carlos Franco had a monster day at the plate with a home run, a single, and a walk. Levi Hyams had a double and a single. Joey Meneses had two singles. Connor Lien had a double.

Friday, September 9th

Mississippi’s offense put a hurting on Pensacola on Friday, defeating the Blue Wahoos 9-2. Max Povse went 4 2/3 innings, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits and 2 walks, striking out 5. Mallex Smith led the offense from the leadoff spot with a triple, double, single, and a walk. Kade Scivicque had four singles in the game. Carlos Franco had a triple and two singles. Joey Meneses had a double and two singles. Dustin Peterson had two singles. Keith Curcio hit an inside-the-park home run.

Saturday, September 10th

Mississippi closed out the first round series with Pensacola with a 4-2 victory Saturday night. Lucas Sims made the start, going 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6. Kade Scivicque had three singles. Joey Meneses had three walks. Mallex Smith had two singles and a stolen base. Johan Camargo had two singles. Carlos Franco had a double.

Mississippi opens the Southern League Championship Series on Monday at Jackson at 6:05PM CT.

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