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Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap 7/31: Connor Lien and Mississippi ends July with a Bang

Connor Lien recorded the first 2 home run game by a Mississippi Braves player in over 2 years with his performance Sunday night, and Dansby Swanson added a home run of his own. Mike Soroka dominated for 6 innings while Ray-Patrick Didder drove the Rome offense with 3 hits.

Rio Ruiz, 3B: 2-6, 3 RBI, .272/.355/.380

Mel Rojas Jr., RF: 2-4, 2B, 3B, 2 BB, .282/.357/.510

Reid Brignac, SS: 3-5, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, .253/.359/.375

Chris Ellis, SP: 3 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 7.57 ERA

Gwinnett put out a strong offensive outburst, and needed every run of it as the Mud Hens took the Braves into extra innings before Sean Kazmar scored on a ground out to give the GBraves the lead in the 10th.