IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves edge 'Hens

Published on August 26, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


, OH - The Richmond Braves beat the Toledo Mud Hens 3-2 Tuesday at Fifth Third Field. The Braves scored three times in the sixth inning and held off a late Mud Hens rally to beat Toledo for the third time in four games.

Richmond's sixth inning uprising began with an RBI double by Barbaro Canizares. He came home on an RBI single by Jason Phillips. Phillips scored what proved to be the winning run on a Carl Loadenthal single. The Mud Hens scored twice in the seventh. Erick Almonte doubled a run home and scored on a fielder's choice.

Brian Lawrence earned the win. Jorge Julio collected a save. Yorman Bazardo took the loss. Former R-Brave Mike Hessman had two hits and a walk for Toledo.

The Braves return home Wednesday to face Charlotte at The Diamond at 7 PM. For more information on Braves tickets please call 359-4444 or visit www.rbraves.com.

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