IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves rally for opening day win

Published on April 6, 2006 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Braves rallied to win on Opening Day, 5-4 over the Buffalo Bisons Thursday. The Braves fell behind 2-0 in the first but rallied for two runs in the eighth inning to earn their third straight win in a season opener.

Jason Cooper smacked a two-run double in the first to give the Bisons the lead. A Wes Timmons sac fly in the second got the Braves on the board. Jake Gautreau drilled a homer in the fourth to make it 3-1. The Braves answered with a James Jurries homer to make it 3-2 in the home half. Cooper tripled a run home in the fifth to make it 4-2. The Braves rallied in the eighth, helped by two Buffalo errors. Bill McCarthy knocked the tying and go-ahead runs home with a single. The Bisons threatened in the ninth, loading the bases, before a game-ending, six-throw rundown.

Kevin Barry earned an opening day win for the second straight year with three innings of scoreless relief. Jake Dittler took the loss. McCarthy had two hits for the Braves. The same two clubs battle again Friday at 7 PM. Wes Obermuller will pitch for the Braves vs. Jeremy Guthrie.

- Season tickets and ticket packages are now on sale. For more information on the Braves please call 804-359-4444 or visit the Braves on the web at www.rbraves.com.

Check out the Gwinnett Stripers Statistics

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



International League Stories from April 6, 2006


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