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M-Braves Take Series Finale 3-2

Published on May 4, 2015 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


PEARL, MS -- Matt Lipka drove in the go-ahead run to lead the Mississippi Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Montgomery Biscuits in Monday morning's series finale at Trustmark Park. The M-Braves take a day off before meeting the Biloxi Shuckers for the first time Wednesday evening.

Mississippi (11-12) scored three runs on eight hits while Montgomery (12-13) plated two runs on seven hits. Both teams committed one error. Lipka, Corban Joseph and KD Kang all collected two-hit games to lead the M-Braves offensively.

The M-Braves took a 1-0 lead in the second. David Rohm doubled and scored on a Kang base hit to center field. In the third, Joseph singled and scored on a Rio Ruiz double to right field, extending the M-Braves lead to 2-0.

Montgomery responded to tie the game at 2-2 in the fifth. Kes Carter doubled and then Daniel Robertson blasted a two-run shot to left field.

In the bottom of the seventh, Kang doubled and moved to third on a sacrifice fly. Lipka then delivered a single to right field, driving home the go-ahead run.

Greg Ross (2-1) worked three innings in relief to pick up the win. He gave up two hits and a walk while striking out two batters. Ryan Kelly (S, 6) came on in the ninth to record the final three outs and notch the save.

Bradin Hagens (1-2) tossed seven innings for Montgomery. He gave up three earned runs on eight hits and a walk while fanning four.

Victor Mateo started and went five frames for the M-Braves. He gave up two earned runs on four hits and a walk. He struck out three batters but did not factor in the decision.

The M-Braves take a day off before starting a five-game series with the Biloxi Shuckers. Due to the Biloxi stadium construction, the series which was originally scheduled on the road will be played at Trustmark Park. Biloxi will still be the home team.

In game one of the series Wednesday, the M-Braves send right-hander Jason Hursh (0-1, 8.50) to the hill against Shuckers righty Brooks Hall (3-0, 0.96). First pitch is slated for 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:00 PM.

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