IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Martin Stymies Bulls, Leads G-Braves to 5-2 Win

Published on July 5, 2014 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves rode a strong performance by Cody Martin to finish a two-game sweep of the Durham Bulls (48-43) with a 5-2 victory on Saturday night at Coolray Field. It's the first series victory and sweep for Gwinnett since May 13-16 at Buffalo.

Martin (W, 6-6) hurled 6.0 innings, allowing one run on six hits, walking two and striking out nine. The right-hander continued his dominance at Coolray Field, improving to 5-3 with a 2.62 ERA in 11 home starts.

"I don't know what it is. I have the same routine, command my pitches the same," said Martin about his dominance at home. "I feel more relax and energized at home. I think I just sleep a lot better here than on the road."

Martin gave up his lone run of the game in the top of the fourth inning. Curt Casali singled to start the frame and scored on an RBI double by Jayson Nix, making it 1-0 Bulls. Martin avoided further trouble, inducing an inning-ending double play with runners on the corners.

The G-Braves used the momentum to bat around and score four runs on four hits in the bottom of the fourth against Bulls starter Enny Romero. Joey Terdoslavich walked, moved to second on a single by Brandon Boggs and scored on a an RBI single by Jose Constanza. Elmer Reyes added an RBI double to extend the lead to 2-1, while Todd Cunningham capped the scoring with a two-run triple, making it 4-1.

Gwinnett extended the lead in the bottom of the sixth. Edward Salcedo reached on an error, moved to second base on a groundout and scored on an RBI single by Cunningham.

Carlos Fisher and Ryan Buchter each added scoreless innings in relief. James Hoyt struggled in a third of an inning, allowing one run on two hits with two walks. He left the game with the bases loaded, but Atahualpa Severino (S, 1) retired the next two batters in order to preserve the win.

Romero (L, 2-10) suffered the loss, allowing four runs on seven hits in 3.2 innings. He walked two and struck out three.

Constanza led the G-Braves, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Cunningham went 2-for-3 with three RBIs.

The Bulls had nine hits on the night. Nix and Jeremy Moore each went 2-for-4.

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