On Sunday, Alan Rangel delivered his standout performance of the season, pitching seven innings of one-hit shutout ball, accompanied by a remarkable 12 strikeouts. Additionally, the day featured Lucas Braun’s High-A debut, Sabin Ceballos hitting his first professional home run, and AJ Smith-Shawver making a successful return from the injured list. The Braves farm system celebrated victories in three out of four games on this eventful day, with Keshawn Ogans joining Ceballos as a prospect who homered.
Gwinnett Stripers 6, Memphis RedBirds 5
- Dalton Guthrie had an outstanding day, going 3-4 with a walk, a run, and an RBI, maintaining a batting line of .266/.353/.339.
- Braden Shewmake contributed with a 2-4 performance, scoring two runs and driving in one, with a batting line of .229/.294/.394.
- AJ Smith-Shawver’s return from the injured list was challenging, as he struggled with control, lasting only 0.2 innings, allowing one run on one hit and three walks.
- The Stripers’ bullpen put in a combined effort, with Dereck Rodriguez, Adam Kolarek, Mike Morin, Grant Holmes, and Brian Moran each contributing to the game.
- Joe Dunand played a crucial role, delivering a two-run triple in the top of the ninth to spark the Stripers’ comeback effort.
Mississippi Braves 6, Rocket City Trash Pandas 0
- Bryson Horne was a standout, going 2-4 with an RBI, maintaining a batting line of .327/.362/.418.
- Alan Rangel’s performance on the mound was remarkable, throwing seven shutout innings, allowing only one hit and no walks while recording an impressive 12 strikeouts.
- The bullpen, including Domingo Gonzalez and Tyler Owens, maintained the combined shutout.
- Mississippi capitalized on errors, wild pitches, and hit batsmen by the Trash Pandas to secure a 6-0 win.
Rome Braves 8, Winston Salem Dash 4
- Lucas Braun made his first appearance for Rome, displaying flashes of his talent but allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over four innings.
- Keshawn Ogans and Nacho Alvarez were the stars of the game, combining to reach base eight times and drive in five runs.
- Ogans went 3-5 with a homer, contributing four RBIs.
- Nacho Alvarez went 2-2, walked three times, stole a base, and added an RBI.
- Kadon Morton’s double was the only extra-base hit outside of Ogans’ homer.
Salem Red Sox 5, Augusta GreenJackets 2
- Sabin Ceballos hit a home run, contributing to the offense.
- Samuel Strickland started and delivered five solid innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight.
- LJ McDonough and Zack Austin contributed from the bullpen.
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