The victory halted a two-game skid against Charlotte on the road. This time Gwinnett got more than a little help from yet another top Braves pitching prospect, as Randall Delgado made his Triple-A debut in dazzling fashion for the victory.
The G-Braves (62-51) remained in second place in the International League South at 1.5 games behind Durham, who also won tonight. Gwinnett is also in second in the Wild Card race by a 1.5 games behind Pawtucket, who was also victorious tonight.
Gwinnett's newest starting pitcher dominated from the start, striking out at least one batter in each inning (including the side in the third frame) for a total of 9 strikeouts in the game. He went 6 innings, allowing just 3 hits without any runs, 3 walks and his highest strikeout total since May 9 with Mississippi. He has now won both his debuts at Double- and Triple-A this year.
First baseman Mauro Gomez led the way for Gwinnett at the plate, belting his 19th homer of the season in a 1-for-3 night with 1 RBI. Centerfielder Matt Young was another sparkplug for the offense, going 2-for-3 with a steal of home in the top of the 1st inning. Shortstop Tyler Pastornicky extended his hitting streak to 11 games, finishing 1-for-3 with 1 RBI.
The G-Braves take on the Knights in the second and last game of this mini, two game homestand, Sunday at 2:05 p.m. Gwinnett will send out another top Braves pitching prospect in RHP Julio Teheran (12-1, 1.90) against Charlotte RHP Joe Bisenius (3-1, 2.98). The game can be heard on the voice of the Gwinnett Braves, WDUN 550 AM and 102.9 FM, and also on TV at CSS. Fans can also follow at www.twitter.com/GwinnettBraves1, gametracker on www.gwinnettbraves.com or MiLB TV at www.MiLB.com.
-- NOTE: After the game, children can get on the same field as their favorite Gwinnett Braves and run the bases. When they are done, families can go into the outfield have a catch, too. So stick around after the game for some good family fun. It's also "Bark in the Park" at the stadium, where fans can bring their fuzziest doggy fans to Coolray Field with a special ticket in the General Admission lawn area out past right field. Dog-centric vendors will also be on hand to pamper your pet.
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