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Indians edge Braves

May 16, 2008 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Indianapolis, IN - The Indianapolis Indians beat the Richmond Braves 5-4 Friday at Victory Field. The Indians erupted for four runs in the third inning to gain a split of the four game series.

The Indians took a 1-0 lead in the first when Jack Wilson scampered home on a passed ball. The Braves scored twice in the third to grab the lead thanks to RBI singles by Josh Anderson and Scott Thorman. The Indians responded with a four run outburst in the home half. Jack Wilson, Andrew McCutchen, Craig Wilson, and Neil Walker all knocked in runs with singles. Thorman drilled a home run in the sixth to trim the Indians lead to 5-3. The Braves pulled to within a run in the eighth on an RBI double by Barbaro Canizares.

John Van Benschoten earned the win. Jesse Chavez collected a save. Matt DeSalvo took the loss. Thorman had three hits for the Braves. Walker, Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan, and Matt Kata had two hits each for the Indians.

The Braves return to The Diamond to face Norfolk Saturday at 7 PM. Jonathon Rouwenhorst is slated to pitch for the Braves against Chris Waters. For more information on Braves tickets please call 359-4444 or visit www.rbraves.com.

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