IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Richmond Splits Doubleheader

Published on April 9, 2005 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Buffalo, NY - The Richmond Braves started the season on a good note, scoring three runs in the seventh inning to defeat the defending Governors' Cup champion, Buffalo Bisons by a score of 5-4 in game one of a double-header. The R-Braves settled for a split as Buffalo took game two by a score of 5-4.

In the first game, Kyle Davies pitched five strong innings allowing two runs on three hits, while striking out five. James Jurries and Andy Marte came through in the clutch hitting homers in the final inning lifting the Braves to victory.

In game two, Marte continued to swing a hot bat, hitting his second homer of the day for Richmond. Veteran Sam McConnell took the mound for the Braves yielding four runs on four hits over three innings of work. Buffalo's Andy Abad come to bat in the bottom of the eighth and ended the game with a pinch-hit single off of reliever Hector Almonte.

The two teams square-off again today in Dunn Tire Park at 2:05 p.m.

· The R-Braves' home opener is Friday, April 15 versus the Louisville Bats at 4 PM. For more information please contact the ticket office at (804) 359-4444 or visit the Richmond Braves on the web at www.rbraves.com.

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