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Paiml Leads Charge in G-Braves' 4-2 Victory

May 26, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. - The Gwinnett Braves accumulated just six hits in the game, but scored four total runs as they defeated the Rochester Red Wings, 4-2, at Coolray Field. Greg Paiml was the player of the game with two hits and three RBI alongside some stellar defense at shortstop as he led the G-Braves charge. The reigning International League Pitcher of the Week, Todd Redmond (W, 5-3) was solid in his 7.0 innings of work.

The G-Braves found themselves down early, 1-0, after a second inning RBI sacrifice fly by Clete Thomas. Rochester would never lead again in the game as Gwinnett answered with two runs of their own in the bottom half of the inning. Following a lead-off walk to Felix Pie, catcher Jose Yepez singled for his third hit in the last two nights. Both runners came around to score on Paiml's first of two-run scoring hits, a single to right, giving the G-Braves a 2-1 lead.

Rochester knotted the game up, 2-2, in the seventh inning on a Michael Hollimon lead-off home run off Redmond. Hollimon led the offensive attack for Rochester, registering a 3-for-4 game. Sean Burroughs was the only other Rochester hitter to record a multiple-hit game as he went 2-for-3.

Once again, Gwinnett wasted little time with an answer as Paiml and Luis Durango each recorded RBI hits in the bottom half of the inning. Paiml scored Josh Wilson all the way from first base on a double that followed Wilson's two-out walk. Then, Durango drove home the G-Braves' shortstop on an infield single moments later to push the lead to 4-2.

Redmond allowed just two runs (one earned) on five hits in his fourth-straight quality start. He struck out six batters and walked two en route to his team-leading fifth win of the 2012 season. Anthony Varvaro (S, 1) worked 2.0 scoreless frames to shut the door for Gwinnett, earning his first save of the year. The hard-throwing righty surrendered three hits while striking out one and walking two.

With the victory, the Gwinnett Braves (29-20) held their lead for the IL South Division at 2.5 games over Charlotte. The G-Braves will take on Rochester (20-28) for the final time of the regular season on Sunday afternoon. Right-hander Jair Jurrjens (2-2, 6.10) will take the mound for Gwinnett against the Red Wings right-hander Jeff Manship (4-1, 3.08) for a 2:05 PM scheduled first pitch at Coolray Field. The game will be broadcast on WDUN 550 AM and 102.9 FM with Tony Schiavone calling the play-by-play.

Sunday is Family Sunday, featuring pregame catch in the outfield and a post-game kids base run for children 12 and under. Sunday is also the makeup date for the postponed Diamond Dig, originally scheduled for May 13. Select ladies will have an opportunity to dig for a pair of earrings following the game. The Gwinnett Braves will also be acknowledging the Gwinnett Senior Golden Games for the "I Have a Dream" themed community outreach day, recognizing organizations that grant wishes, dreams and opportunities for the youth, elderly, injured or sick.

Tickets for all Gwinnett Braves home games are on sale now at the Coolray Field Box Office. Call (678) 277-0340 or visit GwinnettBraves.com for more information.

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