The Atlanta Braves got an extra-inning win, courtesy of their veteran outfielder on Sunday.
Good morning, Atlanta Braves fans! The Atlanta Braves closed out a series in the Big Apple on Sunday with some drama.
Organizational Transactions
LHP Adam McCreery promoted to Gwinnett from Mississippi
RHP Jason Hursh demoted to Mississippi from Gwinnett
Atlanta Braves 5, New York Mets 4, 10 innings
The Mets stormed out early against Julio Teheran, taking a 3-0 lead into the top of the 5th, but Teheran decided to take things into his own hands, clubbing a 2-out home run. Teheran would finish the day with 5 2/3 pitched, allowing 3 runs, 5 hits, 4 walks, and striking out 6.
In the 7th inning, Ender Inciarte continued his second-half surge, hitting a 2-run home run in the 7th inning. Then super-rookie Ronald Acuna drove in a run in the top of the 9th to give the Braves a 4-3 lead.
On a reviewed call, Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco hit a home run off AJ Minter to tie the game and break up a long recent streak of Minter brilliance.
Feeling left out of the outfield fun, Nick Markakis drove a 2-0 pitch to center field for a home run in the 10th inning and Jesse Biddle shut down the Mets to close out the game and give the Braves a series win over the Mets.
The Braves have an off-day Monday before kicking off a mid-week series with the Nationals with a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves minor league action
The Braves got a home run from a former top pick in Florida as one of the few highlights as affiliates went 2-3 on the day.
Norfolk 7, Gwinnett 4 – The Stripers struck first, but the Tides came back and scored 3 in the 3rd and 8th innings to get the win over Gwinnett Sunday. Alex Jackson hit a triple and a home run, and Michael Reed had a double, single, walk, and a stolen base. Touki Toussaint went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 7 hits and 3 walks, striking out 8.
Chattanooga 9, Mississippi 2 – The Lookouts used a huge 4th inning to defeat the M-Braves, scoring 7 runs in the bottom of the 4th. Cristian Pache continued his tremendous hitting since his promotion, going 3-5 with a pair of RBI. Alejandro Salazar went 3-4 with a run, but he also had two errors. M-Braves pitching allowed 12 walks on the day.
Florida 7, Fort Myers 3 – The Fire Frogs scored 4 in the top of the 3rd to put the game out of reach and coasted to a win. Braxton Davidson knocked out a 3-run home run. Jordan Rodgers went 3-5 with a double and a home run. Jeremy Walker had a great start, going 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on 7 hits and 2 walks, striking out 5.
Greenville 9, Rome 2 – The Drive used a 5-run 6th inning to distance themselves from the Braves. Justin Dean went 3-4 for Rome with a triple, a run, and a walk. Jefrey Ramos had a double and a triple.
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Danville 8, Bluefield 6 – Danville scored in bunches in the middle innings, putting up 5 runs in the 5th-7th innings to clinch the game. Luis Mejia and Greg Cullen each had 3 hits. Cullen had a double, walk, and 3 RBI.
GCL Braves – No game scheduled
DSL Braves – No game scheduled
Atlanta Braves history on this day
Turning 61 years old today is former Braves #1 overall selection Bob Horner. Horner came immediately to the majors after being the top pick out of Arizona State and won the 1978 NL Rookie of the Year Award. However, injuries would hamper Horner’s career, as he never played better than 90% of the games in a season. In spite of that, he had three 30+ home run seasons. He was part of the collusion case with the MLBPA and owners after the 1986 season due to the owners colluding against free agents. He went to Japan for a year before finishing his career with one season with the Cardinals, just 30 years old in his final season in the majors.
That’s it, that’s all for another brilliant day of being an Atlanta Braves fan! We’ll check back in tomorrow!!