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Allard Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

May 8, 2017 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS -- Mississippi Braves LHP Kolby Allard was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending Sunday, May 7. The 19-year-old southpaw tossed six shutout innings, surrendering just three hits while striking out 11 batters in his start against the Barons Thursday. Allard's numbers ranked second among all pitchers throughout Minor League Baseball for the week. Allard is 2-1 with a 1.36 ERA in six starts for the Double-A Braves this season. As ranked by Baseball America, the Braves No. 3 prospect currently ranks third among Southern League Leaders in ERA. Allard has allowed the fourth-fewest baserunners per nine innings pitched, 8.73, so far on the season. A native of California, Allard went 8-3 with a 2.98 ERA in 16 starts between R-Danville and Low-A Rome last year. He ranked fifth among all Braves farmhands in starters ERA and ranked tied for seventh in wins last season. A native of San Clemente, CA, Allard was selected by the Braves in the first round of the 2015 draft. ~~~~~

The Mississippi Braves baseball team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural 2005 season, over 115 M-Braves have gone on to play in the big leagues. The M-Braves have made postseason play four times and went on to win the Southern League Championship in 2008. Tickets are on sale now. Stop by Trustmark Park or call 888-BRAVES4 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. For the latest news and updates, visit mississippibraves.com or connect with @mbraves on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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