Gwinnett Beats Down on the Bison, 9-1

Gwinnett first baseman Barbaro Canizares drove in a season high six runs, as the Gwinnett Braves defeated the Buffalo Bisons 9-1 Wednesday. The Braves improved their record to 16-18 while the Bisons fall to 8-23.

 Canizares started the scoring for the Braves in the 1stwith a bases loaded sacrifice fly to center scoring Gregor Blanco from 3rd. With the Braves holding a 1-0 lead in the 3rd, Canizares ripped a 2-run homer to left giving the Braves a 3-0 advantage. In the 6th inning, with the Braves leading 6-1, Canizares klocked a bases loaded double to center to give the Braves a  9-1 lead.

As for the Braves pitching Charlie Morton was sharp getting his fourth win of the year to push his record to 4-2. Morton worked seven innings, giving up 3 hits and 1earned run while striking out 3. Vladimir Nunez worked a scoreless 8th and 9th. The Braves play the Bison again today at 1:05 pm.

 

 

Last night’s Box Score

Gwinnett Shuts Out Durham 4-0

With another solid pitching performance from Kris Medlen(5-0), the Gwinnett Braves defeated the Durham Bulls by a final score of 4-0. Medlen went 6.2 innings, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 6. With the win and shut out Medlen extended his scoreless innings streak to 20.2 innings on Monday. He also lowerred his ERA to an incredible 0.96!

The G-Braves got their offense from J.C. Holt, who collected to hits while in driving in a run. Brooks Conrad, Brandon Jones and Van Pope all drove in 1 run apiece on Monday. Diory Hernandez,had 1 hit, his team-leading 11th double of the season. The Braves now looking forward, head to Buffalo for a 4 game series against the Buffalo Bisons. The Braves send newly acquired Tony Armas Jr. to the hill at 7:05PM , while Buffalo will send Dillion Gee.

Last Night’s Box Score