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Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap 6/8: GBraves snap streak, Rome wins in extras

Talking Chop | June 9, 2016

Related Topics: Atlanta Braves, Base on balls, Gwinnett Braves, Win–loss record (pitching), Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Emilio Bonifacio, Erick Aybar, Innings pitched, Matt Tuiasosopo, Hit (baseball)

Mike Soroka pitched a strong game for Rome, and Justin Ellison ended up the hero for his walk off hit. The Gwinnett Braves ended a long losing streak, and Sean Newcomb didn't allow a walk in his start.

(26-34) Gwinnett Braves 3, (32-27) Lehigh Valley IronPigs 1

Erick Aybar, SS: 1-4, 2B, RBI, .190/.261/.238

Rio Ruiz, 3B: 0-4, .253/.348/.365

Ozzie Albies, 2B: 1-4, SB, .241/.284/.366

Shae Simmons, SP: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0.00 ERA

It took 8 games, but finally Gwinnett got a win, 3-1 over the IronPigs.

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