IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves Win One, Lose One

Published on July 23, 2007 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Richmond, VA - The Richmond Braves lost 7-4 to the Toledo Mud Hens in the completion of their suspended game from Sunday but bounced back to win Monday's scheduled game 4-3 with a run in the last of the ninth.

In the suspended contest, Toledo batted around in the top of the first, scoring five runs on just two hits. Jack Hannahan singled a run home, Dane Sardinha knocked in a run with a single, Erick Almonte produced a run with a sacrifice fly, David Espinosa drew a bases-loaded walk, and a run scored on a throwing error. The Hens tacked on a run in the third on an RBI single by Almonte. Mud Hens starter Anastacio Martinez allowed two hits in five innings. The Braves scored twice in the sixth on a home run by Doug Clark and an RBI ground out by Larry Bigbie. Almonte knocked in a run with a single in the eighth to make it 7-2. The Braves tallied twice in the home half. Brandon Jones smashed his first Triple-A home run and Brent Lillibridge knocked in a run with a fielder's choice.

Martinez earned the win. Kevin Barry took the loss. Aquillino Lopez notched a save. Andres Torres had three hits and Almonte knocked in three runs.

In Monday's scheduled game Toledo grabbed a 1-0 lead in the third on an RBI single by Brent Clevlen. Martin Prado knocked in a run with a single in the home half to tie the game at one. Toledo moved back in front 2-1 in the seventh on an RBI single by Jack Hannahan. The Braves answered with two runs in the bottom half. Corky Miller chased a run in with a sacrifice fly and Brent Lillibridge scored on a wild pitch to give the Braves the lead. Hannahan knocked in a run with a single in the ninth to tie the game. In the home half three walks, one intentional, loaded the bases. Prado's line drive was dropped for an error, allowing Doug Clark to score the winning run.

Many Acosta picked up the win. Vic Darensbourg took the loss. Hannahan had three hits for the Mud Hens. Two of the Braves four runs were unearned.

The Braves continue their homestand against Ottawa Tuesday at 7 PM at The Diamond. Lance Cormier will pitch for Richmond against the Lynx J.A. Happ. For more information please call the Braves office at 359-4444 or visit www.rbraves.com.

Check out the Gwinnett Stripers Statistics

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



International League Stories from July 23, 2007


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