Stars Snap Skid Against Braves

April 26, 2012 - Southern League (SL1)
Huntsville Stars News Release

PEARL, MS- The Huntsville Stars ended a three-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Mississippi Braves. For Huntsville, the story was starting pitcher Tyler Thornburg. Not only did the Brewers 4th overall prospect improve to 2-0 on the season, but he also helped out his own cause by hitting a 3-run home run in the fourth inning. Stars RHP Robert Wooten notched his fourth save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning.

The Stars will play game three of a five-game series on Friday as they will send RHP Evan Anundsen to the mound to square off against Braves LHP Sean Gilmartin (0-2, 3.12 ERA). First pitch is at 7:00 PM.

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Southern League Stories from April 26, 2012

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• Stars Snap Skid Against Braves - Huntsville Stars
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• Biscuits Swept in Doubleheader - Montgomery Biscuits
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• Lack of Control Burns Biscuits in Game One - Montgomery Biscuits
• 2012 Atlanta Braves Tryout Camp at Trustmark Park - Mississippi Braves
• Bragan and Suns "Catch Reading Fever" - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
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