IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

G-Braves hit road on 5-2 loss, can't fly with Red Wings

Published on May 20, 2011 under International League (IL1)
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The Lead: The Gwinnett Braves couldn't put the final game of the four game series away, dropping Friday night's contest 4-1 to the Rochester Red Wings at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, GA. G-Braves starter Mike Minor could never get on track against Rochester, and the offense also never opened it up in the homestand finale. The G-Braves (22-19) remain in second place in the International League South division at 2.5 games behind Durham, while the Red Wings (16-23) remain in last place in the IL North with the win (both figures at press time).

It Was Over When: Minor allowed 5 hits in the first two innings, as the G-Braves fell down to an early 3-0 deficit the squad could never overcome.

Braves Beat:

On the Mound: Starting LHP Mike Minor (2-2) went a personal season best 8.0 IP, yielding a team high 10 hits by a starting pitcher in a start. He had a season high 5 R/4 ER, struck out 8 and threw 111 pitches in defeat.

At the plate: G-Braves RF Stefan Gartrell finished 2-for-4 with an RBI, while both DH Daniel Nelson and 2B Matt Young were 2-for-4 at the dish.

The Opposition:

On the Mound: Rochester starting RHP Andy Baldwin (3-3) went 6.2 IP, allowing just 1 R/ER and scattering 7 hits. He also walked a pair and struck out 8 batters. RHP Jim Hoey came on in relief in the 9th inning to grab his first save of the season.

At the Plate: The Red Wings were led at the dish by C Danny Lehmann, who went 1-for-4 with 2 RBI. Rochester also had 4 players with 2 hits, including 1B Aaron Bates with a 2-for-4 nights with a HR and an RBI.

On Deck: The G-Braves hit the road for their third trip of 2011, heading to Lehigh Valley for a four game set with the IronPigs beginning at 6:35 p.m. on Saturday night. Gwinnett RHP Rodrigo Lopez (6-0, 2.21 ERA) will go against IronPigs LHP Ryan Feierabend (2-2, 5.73 ERA). The game can be heard on WDUN 550 AM and 102.9 FM.

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