IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves beat Bulls

Published on April 28, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Durham, NC - The Richmond Braves beat the Durham Bulls 6-3 Monday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Braves rallied for four runs in the eighth inning to win the series opener.

The Bulls jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning on an RBI double by Justin Ruggiano. The Braves tied the game in the third on a home run by Diory Hernandez. The Bulls moved back in front in the seventh when Dan Johnson scored on a throwing error off a third strike in the dirt with two outs. The Braves re-gained the lead in the eighth. Josh Anderson scored on an error on a force play to tie the game at two. Scott Thorman's sacrifice fly gave the Braves their first lead of the night. Hernandez singled a run in and Barbaro Canizares scored on a wild pitch to put the Braves in front 5-2. The Bulls trimmed their deficit to 5-3 in the home half on an RBI single by Joel Guzman. The Braves pushed their lead to 6-3 in the ninth on an RBI single by Wes Timmons.

Scott Williamson picked up the win. Vladimir Nunez notched a save. Scott Munter took the loss. Hernandez had three hits for the Braves. Ruggiano had two hits for the Bulls.

The Braves and Bulls continue their series Tuesday at 7:05 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Braves are slated to send Jo-Jo Reyes to the mound against Chris Mason.

The Braves return home Thursday vs. Louisville at 7 PM. For information on ticket packages and corporate partnership opportunities please call the Braves at 359-4444, e-mail tickets@rbraves.com or visit www.rbraves.com.

Check out the Gwinnett Stripers Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



International League Stories from April 28, 2008


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central