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Two R-Braves Playing For Another Championship

January 23, 2008 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Richmond, VA - Two members of the 2007 International League champion Richmond Braves are competing for another title. Catcher Iker Franco of the Obregon Yaquis of the Mexican Pacific League and infielder Martin Prado of the Aragua Tigres of the Venezuelan League have helped their clubs to their respective league finals.

Franco and the Yaquis opened the Mexican Pacific League finals with an 8-0 win over the Mazatlan Venados Tuesday in the first of a seven game series. The Tigres open the best-of-seven Venezuelan League finals tonight vs. the Lara Cardinales. The two series winners will join the two clubs in the Dominican League finals between the Licey Tigres and Aguilas Cibaenas (featuring former R-Brave Tony Pena) in the Caribbean Series, February 2-7 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Prado is hitting .375 in 11 playoff games for Aragua.

19 members of the 2007 R-Braves, including 10 players from the playoff roster, saw regular-season action in winter ball in 2007.

The R-Braves open defense of their IL championship Thursday, April 3 vs. Rochester at The Diamond at 4 PM. For information on 2008 tickets and corporate partnership opportunities please call the Braves at 359-4444 or visit www.rbraves.com.

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