Braves shutout Astros 4-0
Published on July 21, 2014 under Appalachian League (ApL)
Greeneville Astros News Release
Greeneville, TN - The Danville Braves (18-12), the current Appalachian League East leaders, shutout the Greeneville Astros (14-16), 4-0, on Monday night at Pioneer Park. The Braves were led by the bats at the bottom of the order and a pitching staff that held the Astros to just four hits on the night.
One bright spot in the Astros' lineup was leadoff man Jason Martin. After going two-for-four on the night, Martin extended his hitting streak to 16 consecutive games to tie the longest streak in the Appalachian League this season.
Meanwhile, the Braves were led by the seventh, eighth and ninth hitters in their lineup. Tanner Murphy went two-for-three with a homerun and a double while Ozhaino Albies and Fernelys Sanchez each went two-for-four with a double.
The Braves took the initial lead in the game on a Jordan Edgerton RBI single in the first inning. Then, in the second inning, they got a RBI double from Albies and a RBI single from Sanchez on consecutive at-bats to take a 3-0 lead. Finally, in the seventh inning, Murphy capped off the night with a solo homerun.
The Braves' starting pitcher, Alec Grosser (W, 3-0), held the Astros to just three hits over seven innings, without a single walk or strikeout, as he picked up the win.
The Astros will travel to Kingsport to face the Mets on Tuesday night. First pitch is set for 7:00pm.
For more information on the Greeneville Astros please visit www.greenevilleastros.com or call (423) 638-0411.
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