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Atlanta Braves Minor League Report
Organizational Record: 16-20
Yesterday’s Record: 2-1
April 19, 2015
International League (AAA)
3-7, 4th (-4.0), Southern Division
Yesterday: Charlotte 6, Gwinnett 2
WP: Erik Johnson (2-0, 1.13)
LP: Chien-Ming Wang (0-1, 5.84)
S: None
Southern League (AA)
5-4, T3rd (-0.5), Southern Division
Yesterday: Mississippi 7, Jackson 3
WP: Greg Ross (1-1, 11.74)
LP: Dylan Unsworth (0-2, 7.00)
S: Andrew Robinson (1)
Recap: The Charlotte Knights (CWS) scored a pair of
runs in the first inning and never looked back, going on
to top Gwinnett 6-2 last night…RHP Chien-Ming Wang
drew the start for the G-Braves and turned in 7.0 innings
of work, allowing six runs on 12 hits and one walk…RHP
Aaron Kurcz followed from the bullpen and tossed 1.0
perfect inning in relief, striking out two…Seven of
Gwinnett’s nine starters logged a hit, including doubles
by DH Adonis Garcia, OF Todd Cunningham and OF
Joe Benson…3B Pedro Ciriaco and 1B Matt Kennelly
provided the G-Braves two RBI.
Next Game: 4/19/15 at Charlotte, 2:05 p.m.
RHP Mike Foltynewicz vs. RHP Shawn Haviland
Recap: Mississippi stroked a season-high 16 hits in a 7-3 win
last night at Jackson (SEA)…Eight starters logged hits and
six players tallied multi-hit efforts, paced by OF Mallex Smith
and OF Matt Lipka, both of whom had three-hit
nights…Smith poked his first triple of the year, scored a pair
of runs and stole two bases, and has gone 10-for-20 over his
last four games…C Steve Rodriguez drove home three of
Mississippi’s runs, going 2-for-3 with a double and a
walk…On the mound for the M-Braves, RHP Greg Ross
notched his first win of the season after allowing three runs
over 5.0 innings, before RHPs Andrew Waszak and Andrew
Robinson each tossed 2.0 scoreless in relief.
Next Game: 4/19/15 at Jackson, 2:05 p.m.
RHP Jason Hursh vs. LHP Misael Siverio
Carolina League (High-A)
5-4, 2nd (-1.0), Southern Division
Yesterday: Carolina 3, Salem 1
WP: Steve Janas (2-0, 0.69)
LP: Teddy Stankiewicz (0-2, 2.38)
S: David Peterson (1)
Recap: A three-run sixth inning was all Carolina needed
to land a 3-1 victory over Salem (BOS) last night…Five
Mudcats stroked two hits apiece and RHP Steve Janas
limited Salem to one run on five hits over 7.0 innings of
work, striking out five to earn the win…RHP David
Peterson earned his first save of the year by tossing 2.0
innings of one-hit relief…3B Carlos Franco and OF
Connor Lien each went 2-for-4 on the night, doubling,
scoring once and driving home one run…Carolina and
Salem play the finale of their four-game set this
afternoon, with the Mudcats looking to split the series.
Next Game: 4/19/15 at Salem, 4:05 p.m.
RHP Tyler Brosius vs. RHP Kevin McAvoy
South Atlantic League (A)
3-5, 6th (-2.5), Southern Division
Yesterday: PPD (Rain)
WP: N/A
LP: N/A
S: N/A
Recap: Last night’s game between Rome and
Augusta (SF) was postponed due to inclement
weather…The two teams will play a pair of 7.0innings games this afternoon, with first pitch for
Game 1 set for 1:05 p.m.
Next Game: 4/19/15 at Augusta, 1:05 p.m.
RHP Alec Grosser vs. RHP Samuel Coonrod – GM 1
RHP Chad Sobotka vs. LHP Nicholas Gonzalez – GM 2
Recap: N/A
Appalachian League (Rookie)
0-0, Eastern Division
Next Game: Season begins on 6/19/14
Yesterday: N/A
WP: N/A
LP: N/A
S: N/A
Recap: N/A
Gulf Coast League (Rookie)
0-0, Northern Division
Yesterday: N/A
WP: N/A
LP: N/A
S: N/A
Next Game: Season begins on 6/20/14
Team Leaders
W: John Cornely, 2
S: Aaron Kurcz, 1
K: Mike Foltynewicz, 12
Starter ERA: Williams Perez, 2.00 (2 ER/9.0 IP)
Reliever ERA: Ian Thomas/Donnie Veal, 0.00
AVG: Adonis Garcia, .355 (11-for-31)
HR: Adonis Garcia, 1
RBI: Adonis Garcia, 6
SB: Eury Perez, 7
Team Leaders
W: Jorge Reyes, 2
S: Ryan Kelly, 3
K: Jorge Reyes, 9
Starter ERA: Jenkins, 2.35 (2 ER/7.2 IP)
Reliever ERA: Four tied, 0.00
AVG: Matt Lipka, .393 (11-for-28)
HR: KD Kang/Chris O’Dowd/Mallex Smith, 1
RBI: KD Kang/Chris O’Dowd, 7
SB: Mallex Smith, 6
Team Leaders
W: Steve Janas, 2
S: Tyler Jones, 2
K: Steve Janas, 11
Starters ERA: Janas, 0.69 (1 ER/13.0 IP)
Relievers ERA: Three tied, 0.00
AVG: Jacob Schrader, .421 (8-for-19)
HR: Four tied, 1
RBI: Carlos Franco/Sean Godfrey, 4
SB: Sean Godfrey/Connor Lien, 1
Team Leaders
W: Sean Furney/Max Povse/Carlos Salazar, 1
S: Jorge Zavala, 2
K: Max Povse, 9
Starters ERA: Grosser, 0.00 (0 ER/4.0 IP)
Relievers ERA: Three tied, 0.00
AVG: Joseph Daris, .333 (5-for-15)
HR: Braxton Davidson, 1
RBI: Jordan Edgerton, 5
SB: Ozhaino Albies/Joseph Daris, 3
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