IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Tides rally to beat Braves

Published on July 9, 2005 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Richmond, VA - The Norfolk Tides beat the Richmond Braves 8-7 Saturday night at The Diamond. The Tides rallied twice to overcome Richmond leads and send the Braves down to a club record 10th straight loss.

The Tides grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first on an RBI double by Benito Santiago and a Ron Calloway sac fly. James Jurries whacked a home run in the bottom half for the Braves. Richmond moved in front with a four run second inning. Scott Pratt doubled two home. Starting pitcher Ken Ray chased a run home with a single, and the Braves scored on an error. The Tides came right back to tie the game with a three run third. Rodney Nye had a two-run single and Eric Valent singled a run home. Jurries second home run of the game in the fifth made it 6-5 Richmond. In the sixth Angel Pagan tied the game with an RBI triple and Anderson Hernandez' single scored Pagan to put the Tides in front 7-6. Pratt homered in the bottom half to tie the game at seven. The Tides scored the winning run in the seventh on a walk, a stolen base, a ground out, and a passed ball.

Tides starter Jae Seo picked up the win. Macay McBride took the loss. Manny Aybar earned a save. Jurries, Pratt, and Ray had two hits each for the Braves. Chase Lambin had two hits for the Tides

The Braves head to the All Star Break following Sunday's game vs. the Tides at 2 PM. Kevin Barry will pitch for the Braves vs. Jose Santiago. For ticket information please call 804-359-4444 or visit the Braves on the web at www.rbraves.com.

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