IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

G-Braves Bested by Bats 7-5 in 10

Published on July 19, 2011 under International League (IL1)
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The G-Braves lost to the Louisville Bats by a score of 7-5 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, GA. The G-Braves now fall to 6-5 in extra inning contests. With the loss, the Gwinnett Braves (54-43) remain 0.5 games ahead of the Durham Bulls (53-43) in the International League South division standings.

It Was Over When: A bunt base hit by LF Kristopher Negron with two on in the top of the 11th, allowed 1B Danny Dorn to score after a catching error by 2B Diory Hernandez.

Braves Beat:

On the Mound: RHP Cristhian Martinez made his fourth start for the G-Braves on Tuesday night. He went 5.0 IP allowing 4 R/ 3 ER on 11 H, 0 BB and 3 K's. RHP Steven Shell relieved the righty and tossed 2.0 IP allowing only a single ER on 2 H with 2 BB and 2 K's. LHP Dustin Richardson was next in line for the Braves, throwing 2.0 perfect innings with a K. The left-handed reliever only needed 12 pitches to complete the two innings. RHP Juan Abreu earns his first loss of the season after coming in to pitch the top of the 10th inning. Abreu tossed 1.0 IP allowing 2 R/ 1 ER on 2 H, with a BB and 2 K's.

At the plate: The Braves offense was led by home runs from RF Stefan Gartell and 1B Mauro Gomez. Gartrell finished the night going 1-for-5 with a R, RBI and his 21th HR of the season. Gomez smashed his 100th career HR on his way to a 1-for-4 night with 2 R, RBI, BB and the HR. 3B Brandon Hicks had his 10th multi-hit game of the year and his 4th 3-hit game, going 3-for-4. SS Tyler Pastornicky, who was promoted from Mississippi before the start of the game, earned his first Triple-A hit in his third at bat in the game, an infield single. The Florida native finished the night going 1-for-4 with a R.

The Opposition:

On the Mound: LHP Travis Wood started for the Bats and pitched well, but did not factor into the decision. He left the game in the bottom of the 7th inning going 6.2 IP allowing 2 R/ER on 7 H with 0 BB and 4 K's. RHP Brad Boxberger relieved Wood in the seventh and finished the game tossing 1.2 IP allowing only a H with a K. RHP Nick Christiani came in the 9th and failed to get the save. He finished the night tossing 0.2 IP allowing 3 R/ER on 3 H with a BB. RHP Jerry Gil blew his 6th save of the year tossing 0.1 IP allowing a H. He also earns his 5th win of the year. RHP David Johnson earned his first save of the year tossing a 1-2-3 10th inning.

At the Plate: C Devin Mesoraco showed why he started for the 2011 International team in the 2011 Triple-A All-Star game. Mesoraco scored the first Bats run with a HR in the top of the second inning. He finished the night going 3-for-5 with an RBI, R and the HR. SS Paul Janish also had a multi-hit night, finishing 4-for-5 with an RBI and 2 R. LF Yonder Alonso had a 2-for-4 night with 2 RBI, a 2B and his now IL leading 6th IBB of the season.

On Deck: Gwinnett looks to bounce back against the Louisville Bats, in game three of the four game set at Coolray Field on Wednesday night at 7:05pm. RHP Erik Cordier (3-5, 4.03) will get the nod for Gwinnett against LHP Matt Maloney (2-1, 4.45) for the Bats. As always, the game can be heard on the home of the G-Braves, WDUN 550 AM/102.9 FM with the voice of the G-Braves, Tony Schiavone calling all the action. Fans can also follow the game at Twitter.com/GwinnettBraves1, or with gametracker or MiLB TV at www.MiLB.com .

Etc.: Tomorrow is Web Wednesday at Coolray Field. Check the Facebook.com/GwinnettBraves1 and Twitter.com/GwinnettBraves1 for an exclusive online only deal available for purchase at Wednesday's game against the Bats. Tomorrow night is also Superhero Night. Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero to the ballpark. Prizes and awards will be given out for folks who dress up, even if they come as a villain. Lastly, Superhero Night will be highlighted with an appearance from Captain America. To promote the upcoming movie, Captain America: The First Avenger, the legendary hero will make a pit stop at Coolray Field.

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