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Tide edges Braves

September 3, 2005 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Richmond, VA - The Norfolk Tides beat the Richmond Braves 2-1 Saturday at The Diamond. The Tides pushed two runs across in the top of the ninth to end a three game Braves winning streak.

The two clubs battled through seven and a half scoreless innings before the Braves took a 1-0 lead in the eighth when Jonathan Schuerholz chased J.C. Boscan home with a two out single. The Tides rallied back in the ninth on just one hit. Sacrifice flies by Anderson Hernandez and Chris Basak provided the Tides with the margin of victory.

Both starting pitchers, Kevin Barry for the Braves and Neal Musser for the Tides, worked six scoreless innings. Manny Aybar picked up the win in relief. Royce Ring earned a save. Matt Childers took the loss. The Braves stranded 12 baserunners. J.C. Boscan had three hits for the Braves. The Tides were held to three hits.

The Braves close the road portion of their schedule tomorrow in Norfolk at 6:15. Chuck James will pitch for the Braves against Dae-Sung Koo. Richmond returns home Monday. For ticket information please call 804-359-4444 or visit the Braves on the web at www.rbraves.com.




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