IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Chiefs Utilize Three-Run Sixth to Clip G-Braves

Published on July 7, 2014 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Syracuse Chiefs (54-36) used a three-run sixth inning to come from behind and beat the Gwinnett Braves (42-49) 5-3 on Monday night at Coolray Field.

Syracuse took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning against former Chief Yunesky Maya. Emmanuel Burriss doubled to start the game and scored on a double by Steven Souza, Jr.

Phil Gosselin got the G-Braves on the board in the bottom half of the first. The third baseman doubled, moved to third on a fly-out and scored on a passed ball, tying the game at 1-1.

Souza, Jr. gave the Chiefs the lead again in the top of third, connecting for a triple to straightaway center field to score Burriss, who had doubled to start the inning.

Gosselin knotted it back up at 2-2 in the bottom of the third, smacking his fifth home run of the season off Josh Roenicke.

Gwinnett took the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Jose Constanza laced a single up the middle, moved to second base on a groundout, stole third base and scored on sacrifice fly by Tyler Pastornicky, making it 3-2.

However, in the sixth inning, the Chiefs sent eight men to the plate and scored three runs to regain the lead. Maya walked two and gave up a single to Greg Dobbs to load the bases. The first run scored on a fielder's choice error charged to Gosselin, and Josh Johnson followed with a pinch-hit two-run double to put Syracuse ahead 5-3.

The Syracuse bullpen did the rest, as Matt Grace, Rafael Martin and Xavier Cedeno pitched four scoreless innings to preserve the victory. Roenicke (W, 4-4) earned the win, going 5.0 innings and allowing three runs on six hits. Cedeno (S, 2) pitched a scoreless ninth.

Maya (L, 3-3) took the loss against his former club. The right-hander went 6.0 innings, scattering seven hits and allowing five runs, two earned. He walked three and struck out three.

Offensively for Gwinnett, Gosselin paced the attack, going 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored. Todd Cunningham went 0-for-4, snapping his five-game hitting streak.

Souza, Jr. led the Chiefs with three hits and two RBIs. The 2014 International League All-Star is 5-for-6 with three extra-base hits and five RBIs in the series. Burriss added two doubles and two runs.

The Gwinnett Braves and the Syracuse Chiefs play game three of the four-game series on Tuesday night, first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. Right-hander Gus Schlosser (4-4, 4.33) will start for the G-Braves, while the Chiefs will counter with right-hander Taylor Hill (9-2, 1.90). Tony Schiavone will have the play-by-play call beginning at 6:20 PM on WDUN.com, GwinnettBraves.com, Tune-In Radio and the MiLB First Pitch app.

Tuesday is "Two-for-"Tuesday" at Coolray Field. Purchase two Infield Box or Field Box tickets for the price of one. Hot dogs are also half price. Tickets are on sale now at the Coolray Field Ticket Office, call 678-277-0340 or visit GwinnettBraves.com to purchase.

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