IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves win fifth straight

Published on July 22, 2005 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Durham, NC - The Richmond Braves beat the Durham Bulls 8-4 Thursday at Durham Athletic Park. The Braves banged out 14 hits to earn their fifth straight win and sweep a series for the first time this season.

The Braves jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first on an RBI ground ball by James Jurries. The Bulls tied the game in the second inning on a home run by Jeff Deardorff. Andy Marte drilled a homer in the fourth to give the Braves a 2-1 lead. B.J. Upton singled two runs home in the bottom half to put the Bulls in front 3-2. The Braves broke the game open with a five run fifth inning. Scott Thorman tied the game with an RBI single. Jonathan Schuerholz drove in a run with a ground out to put the Braves ahead to stay. John Barnes knocked in two runs with a double. Jason Bourgeois finished the rally with an RBI single. Thorman knocked in another run in the eighth to make it 8-4.

Matt Childers earned the win in relief, pitching three innings without allowing an earned run. John Webb took the loss. Kerry Robinson had three hits for the Braves. Upton had two hits for the Bulls.

The Braves open a four game home-and-home series with the Norfolk Tides Friday at Harbor Park at 7 PM. Roman Colon is scheduled to pitch for the Braves vs. Jason Scobie. The Braves return home July 25 vs. the Tides. For ticket information 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 July 22, 2005


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