IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Mud Hens Edge Braves

August 15, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Richmond, VA - The Toledo Mud Hens beat the Richmond Braves 8-7 Wednesday at The Diamond. The Mud Hens rallied after trailing 5-1 to earn their fifth straight win over Richmond and shave the Braves lead in the South Division to a half-game.

The Hens grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first on a bases-loaded walk to Mike Hessman. Richmond responded by sending 10 men up in the home half. Doug Clark singled two runs home, Iker Franco drew a bases-jammed walk, and Wes Timmons produced two more runs with a single as the Braves opened up a 5-1 advantage. Toledo came right back and batted around in the second to re-take the lead. Ramon Santiago doubled a run in and scored on a Timo Perez triple. Chris Shelton brought him home with a single. Hessman smacked a three-run homer to cap a six run inning and give the Hens a 7-5 lead. Toledo added a run in the fourth on a Perez sacrifice fly. Richmond rallied back with two in the fifth on RBI singles by Franco and Timmons to cut the Hens lead to 8-7. The Hens bullpen allowed just two singles over the final four innings.

Eulogio De La Cruz picked up the win. Jose Capellan earned a save. Trey Hodges took the loss. Franco, Timmons, and Carlos Mendez had two hits each for the Braves. Perez had three hits for the Mud Hens.

The Braves and Mud Hens clash again Thursday at 7 PM at The Diamond. Blaine Boyer is scheduled to pitch for the Braves against Jordan Tata. For more information please call 359-4444 or visit www.rbraves.com.

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