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Braves Lose a Close One

August 2, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Richmond, VA - The Indianapolis Indians beat the Richmond Braves 4-3 at The Diamond Thursday. The Indians jumped out to a 4-0 lead and held off several late Richmond rallies to send the Braves down to their sixth loss in their last seven games.

The Indians took a 1-0 lead in the third on an RBI double by Brian Bixler. The Indians erupted for three more runs in the fifth to open up a 4-0 advantage. Bixler knocked in a run with a single and Jose Hernandez doubled two home. The Braves battled back with a run in the in the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Wes Timmons. The Braves cut the Indians lead to 4-3 with a pair of runs in the seventh. Barbaro Canizares knocked one in with a sac fly and Timmons chased one home with a single. The Braves had the go-ahead run on base in the eighth and ninth but were turned away.

Michael Tejera earned the win. Moises Hernandez took the loss in his Triple-A debut. Frquelis Osoria notched a save. Hernandez and Bixler had two hits each for the Indians. Brent Lillibridge had two hits for Richmond.

The Braves and Indians conclude their series at The Diamond Friday at 7 PM. Lance Cormier is scheduled to pitch for the Braves against Marty McLeary. For more information please call 359-4444 or visit www.rbraves.com.

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