Gwinnett Braves at Buffalo Bisons: Postponed
The G-Braves' game with the Bisons was postponed for a second consecutive night. They'll attempt to play a double header tonight.
<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GBraves&src=hash">#GBraves</a> doubleheader at Buffalo RAINED OUT. DH set for Friday at 5:05 p.m. at Coca-Coca Field</p>— G-Braves Media (@GBravesMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/GBravesMedia/statuses/467071679316115456">May 15, 2014</a></blockquote></center>
Although their game was rained out, Gwinnett did make a roster move, signing outfielder Brandon Boggs. Boggs, a Georgia Tech alum, also played for the G-Braves in the 2013 season. Boggs had been playing for the independent Bridgeport Bluefish up until this point in 2014.
<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/BPTBluefish">@BPTBluefish</a> LF Brandon Boggs (.324, HR, 7 RBI) has been signed by <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves">@Braves</a>. Will report to Class AAA <a href="https://twitter.com/GwinnettBraves">@GwinnettBraves</a>.</p>— Rich Elliott (@elliottctpost) <a href="https://twitter.com/elliottctpost/statuses/467068801679626240">May 15, 2014</a></blockquote></center>
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Finally, in former G-Braves news, former Braves farmhand Ernesto Mejía made his Japanese debut, and what do you know? He homered in his first at-bat.
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Mississippi Braves: 6 vs. Tennessee Smokies: 5 (11 innings)
- Mycal Jones, CF: 4-5, R, BB, 2 SB (7), E (1, fielding), .342
- Cedric Hunter, LF: 3-6, RBI (8), K, .294
- Seth Loman, 1B: 2-5, R, 2B (9), RBI (16), K, .269
- Kyle Kubitza, 3B: 2-3, 2 R, 2B (9), 2 BB, K, .293
- David Rohm, RF: 2-4, 2 RBI (15), K, .231
- Williams Pérez: 6 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, BB, 5 K, 7:3 GO:FO, 1.88 ERA
- Ryne Harper (W): 2 IP, H, BB, 3 K, 1:2 GO:FO, 4.09 ERA
Mississippi was the only affiliate whose game wasn't rained out on Thursday, and they took advantage, downing the Smokies 6-5 in a tight extra-inning contest. Williams Pérez took the ball for the M-Braves, and was solid, throwing 6 innings of 3-run ball. He struck out five batters and walked only one. All of the damage against Pérez came in the first inning. He gave up two singles to begin the game, the second of which scored a runner after a stolen base, as well as a two-run home run to Rafael Lopez. Pérez settled down ater this, however, and only allowed one hit and a walk during his other five innings of work, keeping the Smokies' potent offense, including players such as top prospect Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler in check. Ryne Harper pitched a pair of scoreless innings at the end of the game, and picked up the win, his first of the season.
The Braves faced MLB veteran
Joel Piñeiro, formerly of the
Mariners,
Red Sox,
Cardinals, and
Angels, and chased him after he allowed 8 hits and 3 runs in five innings of work. Mycal Jones had a four-hit night, and scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the eleventh inning after he reached on an infield single, and promptly stole second and third base. Cedric Hunter, who had three hits, drove Jones in to win the game. Kyle Kubitza had another stellar day at the plate, reaching base in four of his five plate appearances and doubling. It's encouraging to see how well he's performed as of late after a rough start to the season. Despite only hitting two home runs, his OPS sits at .855, and he's getting on base in 40% of his plate appearances. That'll work, Kyle. Aaron Northcraft will pitch for the M-Braves tomorrow as they take on Tennessee again.
Lynchburg Hillcats vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks: Postponed
Soggy weather in Virginia caused Thursday's game against Wilmington to be washed out. The two teams will play a doubleheader tomorrow night if the weather holds up.
<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Fans, tonight's game against the Wilmington Blue Rocks has been postponed due to rain. The Hillcats will now play... <a href="http://t.co/OEZgPQvIBj">http://t.co/OEZgPQvIBj</a></p>— Lynchburg Hillcats (@HillcatBaseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/HillcatBaseball/statuses/467027852916162560">May 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Rome Braves at Greensboro Grasshoppers: Postponed
Hey, look! Another rain out, and another doubleheader tomorrow night! Wet weather can really throw a wrench in your plans, huh?
<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tonight's game between the Braves and Grasshoppers is rained out. Doubleheader Gm 1 starts at 5:30p tomorrow night. <a href="http://t.co/8UWbjJtASY">pic.twitter.com/8UWbjJtASY</a></p>— Rome Braves (@TheRomeBraves) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRomeBraves/statuses/467037190682189826">May 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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