Waldrep Turns in Quality Start, But Biscuits Walk-off Mississippi
April 26, 2024 - Southern League (SL)
Mississippi Braves News Release
Mississippi Braves' Hurston Waldrep in action
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MONTGOMERY, AL - Hurston Waldrep battled through 6.0 innings of one-run baseball on Friday night, but the Misssippi Braves were walked off by the Montgomery Biscuits, 3-2, evening the series at 1-1. Heriberto Hernandez homered, and then Jalen Battles singled home Nick Schnell to cap off the two-run bottom of the ninth inning.
Waldrep was coming off the shortened complete game on Saturday in Birmingham, and the 2023 first-round pick by Atlanta matched the performance with 6.0 innings, one run, four walks, and five strikeouts and exited the game with Mississippi (6-13) up 2-1. It was the most picturesque performance with the four walks and 45 of 88 pitches strikes, but it worked for the 22-year-old right-hander. He was in line to earn his first professional win in his seventh Double-A start, but it wasn't meant to be.
The Biscuits (10-9) struck first with a run in the bottom of the third inning. Rays' second-ranked prospect Carson Williams smacked his league-leading eighth double down the left field line to bring home Matthew Dyer to make it 1-0. The Biscuits loaded the bases with no one out in the fourth inning, but Waldrep got a fielder's choice, put out at the plate, and strikeout, and Hernandez was caught by Drake Baldwin trying to score on a ball that was blocked to the right of home plate.
Montgomery starter Ben Peoples was rolling through four shutout innings until Bryson Horne hit a 100 mph line drive off of his right leg, causing him to exit the game. The Braves took advantage of reliever Jeff Belge. After a Justin Dean single and Geraldo Quintero stolen base, Nacho Alvarez Jr. gave Mississippi a 2-1 lead with a two-run single.
Hayden Harris was electric again out of the M-Braves bullpen, striking out three over 2.0 scoreless innings in the seventh and eighth behind Waldrep.
In a rematch of Tuesday's ninth inning, Hernandez squared off against reliever Trey Riley (L, 0-2). Hernandez homered on Tuesday and homered again on Friday night down the left-field line to tie the game. Schnell drew a walk, and Willy Vasquez doubled to bring the winning run to third base. Battles bounced a single past the infield to score the winning run.
Alvarez was 2-for-4, upping his on-base streak to 11 games. Baldwin, with two walks, extended his streak to 11, also. Quintero picked up his team-leading 10th stolen base.
With the series even at 2-2, the M-Braves and Biscuits meet on Saturday night for game five of the six-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm with RHP JJ Niekro (1-1, 2.87) starting for Mississippi against RHP Cole Wilcox (1-1, 4.15) starting for Montgomery. Coverage begins at 5:50 pm on 102.1 The Box, Bally Live, and MiLB.tv.
The M-Braves return to Trustmark Park for a six-game series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from April 30 to May 5. For tickets and information on the latest promotions, visit mississippibraves.com.
ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI BRAVES
Located in Pearl, Mississippi, since 2005, the Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The M-Braves will commemorate the 20th and final season at Trustmark Park beginning on Opening Day, Tuesday, April 9, against the Biloxi Shuckers at 6:35 pm. You can view a PDF schedule HERE. Season Tickets, Sponsorships, Group Outings, and more are now available by calling 888-BRAVES4 or visiting mississippibraves.com.
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Hurston Waldrep allowed one run over six innings on Friday night
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April 26, 2024
WALDREP LOGS SECOND-STRAIGHT QUALITY START, BUT BISCUITS WALK IT OFF
Hurston Waldrep tossed six innings of one-run baseball on Friday night
BOX SCORE
MONTGOMERY, AL - Hurston Waldrep battled through 6.0 innings of one-run baseball on Friday night, but the Misssippi Braves were walked off by the Montgomery Biscuits, 3-2, evening the series at 1-1. Heriberto Hernandez homered, and then Jalen Battles singled home Nick Schnell to cap off the two-run bottom of the ninth inning.
Waldrep was coming off the shortened complete game on Saturday in Birmingham, and the 2023 first-round pick by Atlanta matched the performance with 6.0 innings, one run, four walks, and five strikeouts and exited the game with Mississippi (6-13) up 2-1. It was the most picturesque performance with the four walks and 45 of 88 pitches strikes, but it worked for the 22-year-old right-hander. He was in line to earn his first professional win in his seventh Double-A start, but it wasn't meant to be.
The Biscuits (10-9) struck first with a run in the bottom of the third inning. Rays' second-ranked prospect Carson Williams smacked his league-leading eighth double down the left field line to bring home Matthew Dyer to make it 1-0. The Biscuits loaded the bases with no one out in the fourth inning, but Waldrep got a fielder's choice, put out at the plate, and strikeout, and Hernandez was caught by Drake Baldwin trying to score on a ball that was blocked to the right of home plate.
Montgomery starter Ben Peoples was rolling through four shutout innings until Bryson Horne hit a 100 mph line drive off of his right leg, causing him to exit the game. The Braves took advantage of reliever Jeff Belge. After a Justin Dean single and Geraldo Quintero stolen base, Nacho Alvarez Jr. gave Mississippi a 2-1 lead with a two-run single.
Hayden Harris was electric again out of the M-Braves bullpen, striking out three over 2.0 scoreless innings in the seventh and eighth behind Waldrep.
In a rematch of Tuesday's ninth inning, Hernandez squared off against reliever Trey Riley (L, 0-2). Hernandez homered on Tuesday and homered again on Friday night down the left-field line to tie the game. Schnell drew a walk, and Willy Vasquez doubled to bring the winning run to third base. Battles bounced a single past the infield to score the winning run.
Alvarez was 2-for-4, upping his on-base streak to 11 games. Baldwin, with two walks, extended his streak to 11, also. Quintero picked up his team-leading 10th stolen base.
With the series even at 2-2, the M-Braves and Biscuits meet on Saturday night for game five of the six-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm with RHP JJ Niekro (1-1, 2.87) starting for Mississippi against RHP Cole Wilcox (1-1, 4.15) starting for Montgomery. Coverage begins at 5:50 pm on 102.1 The Box, Bally Live, and MiLB.tv.
The M-Braves return to Trustmark Park for a six-game series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from April 30 to May 5. For tickets and information on the latest promotions, visit mississippibraves.com.
ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI BRAVES
Located in Pearl, Mississippi, since 2005, the Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The M-Braves will commemorate the 20th and final season at Trustmark Park beginning on Opening Day, Tuesday, April 9, against the Biloxi Shuckers at 6:35 pm. You can view a PDF schedule HERE. Season Tickets, Sponsorships, Group Outings, and more are now available by calling 888-BRAVES4 or visiting mississippibraves.com.
ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation, and investment (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).
Media Contact:
Chris Harris
Director of Communications, Media & Broadcasting
Phone: 601-936-3567
Email: chris.harris@msbraves.com
Mississippi Braves | 1 Braves Way, Pearl, MS 39208
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Hurston Waldrep allowed one run over six innings on Friday night FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2024 WALDREP LOGS SECOND-STRAIGHT QUALITY START, BUT BISCUITS WALK IT OFF Hurston Waldrep tossed six innings of one-run baseball on Friday night BOX SCORE MONTGOMERY, AL - Hurston Waldrep battled through 6.0 innings of one-run baseball on Friday night, but the Misssippi Braves were walked off by the Montgomery Biscuits, 3-2, evening the series at 1-1. Heriberto Hernandez homered, and then Jalen Battles singled home Nick Schnell to cap off the two-run bottom of the ninth inning. Waldrep was coming off the shortened complete game on Saturday in Birmingham, and the 2023 first-round pick by Atlanta matched the performance with 6.0 innings, one run, four walks, and five strikeouts and exited the game with Mississippi (6-13) up 2-1. It was the most picturesque performance with the four walks and 45 of 88 pitches strikes, but it worked for the 22-year-old right-hander. He was in line to earn his first professional win in his seventh Double-A start, but it wasn't meant to be. The Biscuits (10-9) struck first with a run in the bottom of the third inning. Rays' second-ranked prospect Carson Williams smacked his league-leading eighth double down the left field line to bring home Matthew Dyer to make it 1-0. The Biscuits loaded the bases with no one out in the fourth inning, but Waldrep got a fielder's choice, put out at the plate, and strikeout, and Hernandez was caught by Drake Baldwin trying to score on a ball that was blocked to the right of home plate. Montgomery starter Ben Peoples was rolling through four shutout innings until Bryson Horne hit a 100 mph line drive off of his right leg, causing him to exit the game. The Braves took advantage of reliever Jeff Belge. After a Justin Dean single and Geraldo Quintero stolen base, Nacho Alvarez Jr. gave Mississippi a 2-1 lead with a two-run single. Hayden Harris was electric again out of the M-Braves bullpen, striking out three over 2.0 scoreless innings in the seventh and eighth behind Waldrep. In a rematch of Tuesday's ninth inning, Hernandez squared off against reliever Trey Riley (L, 0-2). Hernandez homered on Tuesday and homered again on Friday night down the left-field line to tie the game. Schnell drew a walk, and Willy Vasquez doubled to bring the winning run to third base. Battles bounced a single past the infield to score the winning run. Alvarez was 2-for-4, upping his on-base streak to 11 games. Baldwin, with two walks, extended his streak to 11, also. Quintero picked up his team-leading 10th stolen base. With the series even at 2-2, the M-Braves and Biscuits meet on Saturday night for game five of the six-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm with RHP JJ Niekro (1-1, 2.87) starting for Mississippi against RHP Cole Wilcox (1-1, 4.15) starting for Montgomery. Coverage begins at 5:50 pm on 102.1 The Box, Bally Live, and MiLB.tv. The M-Braves return to Trustmark Park for a six-game series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from April 30 to May 5. For tickets and information on the latest promotions, visit mississippibraves.com. ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI BRAVES Located in Pearl, Mississippi, since 2005, the Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The M-Braves will commemorate the 20th and final season at Trustmark Park beginning on Opening Day, Tuesday, April 9, against the Biloxi Shuckers at 6:35 pm. You can view a PDF schedule HERE. Season Tickets, Sponsorships, Group Outings, and more are now available by calling 888-BRAVES4 or visiting mississippibraves.com. ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation, and investment (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com). Media Contact: Chris Harris Director of Communications, Media & Broadcasting Phone: 601-936-3567 Email: chris.harris@msbraves.com Mississippi Braves | 1 Braves Way, Pearl, MS 39208 Unsubscribe Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by mississippibraves@msbraves.com powered by Try email marketing for free today!
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Hurston Waldrep allowed one run over six innings on Friday night
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2024
WALDREP LOGS SECOND-STRAIGHT QUALITY START, BUT BISCUITS WALK IT OFF
Hurston Waldrep tossed six innings of one-run baseball on Friday night
BOX SCORE
MONTGOMERY, AL - Hurston Waldrep battled through 6.0 innings of one-run baseball on Friday night, but the Misssippi Braves were walked off by the Montgomery Biscuits, 3-2, evening the series at 1-1. Heriberto Hernandez homered, and then Jalen Battles singled home Nick Schnell to cap off the two-run bottom of the ninth inning.
Waldrep was coming off the shortened complete game on Saturday in Birmingham, and the 2023 first-round pick by Atlanta matched the performance with 6.0 innings, one run, four walks, and five strikeouts and exited the game with Mississippi (6-13) up 2-1. It was the most picturesque performance with the four walks and 45 of 88 pitches strikes, but it worked for the 22-year-old right-hander. He was in line to earn his first professional win in his seventh Double-A start, but it wasn't meant to be.
The Biscuits (10-9) struck first with a run in the bottom of the third inning. Rays' second-ranked prospect Carson Williams smacked his league-leading eighth double down the left field line to bring home Matthew Dyer to make it 1-0. The Biscuits loaded the bases with no one out in the fourth inning, but Waldrep got a fielder's choice, put out at the plate, and strikeout, and Hernandez was caught by Drake Baldwin trying to score on a ball that was blocked to the right of home plate.
Montgomery starter Ben Peoples was rolling through four shutout innings until Bryson Horne hit a 100 mph line drive off of his right leg, causing him to exit the game. The Braves took advantage of reliever Jeff Belge. After a Justin Dean single and Geraldo Quintero stolen base, Nacho Alvarez Jr. gave Mississippi a 2-1 lead with a two-run single.
Hayden Harris was electric again out of the M-Braves bullpen, striking out three over 2.0 scoreless innings in the seventh and eighth behind Waldrep.
In a rematch of Tuesday's ninth inning, Hernandez squared off against reliever Trey Riley (L, 0-2). Hernandez homered on Tuesday and homered again on Friday night down the left-field line to tie the game. Schnell drew a walk, and Willy Vasquez doubled to bring the winning run to third base. Battles bounced a single past the infield to score the winning run.
Alvarez was 2-for-4, upping his on-base streak to 11 games. Baldwin, with two walks, extended his streak to 11, also. Quintero picked up his team-leading 10th stolen base.
With the series even at 2-2, the M-Braves and Biscuits meet on Saturday night for game five of the six-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm with RHP JJ Niekro (1-1, 2.87) starting for Mississippi against RHP Cole Wilcox (1-1, 4.15) starting for Montgomery. Coverage begins at 5:50 pm on 102.1 The Box, Bally Live, and MiLB.tv.
The M-Braves return to Trustmark Park for a six-game series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from April 30 to May 5. For tickets and information on the latest promotions, visit mississippibraves.com.
ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI BRAVES
Located in Pearl, Mississippi, since 2005, the Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The M-Braves will commemorate the 20th and final season at Trustmark Park beginning on Opening Day, Tuesday, April 9, against the Biloxi Shuckers at 6:35 pm. You can view a PDF schedule HERE. Season Tickets, Sponsorships, Group Outings, and more are now available by calling 888-BRAVES4 or visiting mississippibraves.com.
ABOUT DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation, and investment (DiamondBaseballHoldings.com).
Media Contact:
Chris Harris
Director of Communications, Media & Broadcasting
Phone: 601-936-3567
Email: chris.harris@msbraves.com
Mississippi Braves | 1 Braves Way, Pearl, MS 39208
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