Colin Rea Deals as Sounds Win at Home Again
Colin Rea threw a gem and Dustin Peterson backed him with a mammoth three-run homer to lead the Nashville Sounds to a 5-0 win over the Memphis Redbirds on Thursday night at First Horizon Park.
Sounds Power Past Redbirds on Rick Sweet's BirthdayÂ
The Nashville Sounds gave Manager Rick Sweet a win on his 69th birthday, a 9-7 decision over the Memphis Redbirds on Tuesday night at First Horizon Park. It was Sweet’s 2,088th win as a minor league manager.
Dustin Peterson Drills Two-Run Walk-Off Homer for Sounds
Dustin Peterson and the Sounds were down to their final strike when the first baseman crushed a two-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift Nashville past the Gwinnett Stripers, 2-1, in front of a crowd of 9,189 at First Horizon Park Saturday night.
Sounds End Homestand with Win over ToledoÂ
The top of the Nashville Sounds order sparked an eighth inning rally leading to a 4-2 win over the Toledo Mud Hens on Sunday night at First Horizon Park.
Aaron Ashby Dominates, Sounds Shut Out Toledo
Aaron Ashby dominated the Toledo Mud Hens and the Nashville Sounds scored 10 runs in the eighth inning on their way to a 12-0 win in front of 6,326 fans at First Horizon Park Thursday night.
Sounds Explode in Game Two, Earn Doubleheader SplitÂ
The Nashville Sounds scored five runs in the second inning and six runs in the fifth inning on their way to an 11-7 win in game two of a doubleheader at First Horizon Park Wednesday night. The win earned the Sounds a doubleheader split after dropping the first game, 5-2.
Sounds Power Past Clippers at First Horizon ParkÂ
The Nashville Sounds launched three home runs on their way to a 6-4 win over the Columbus Clippers in front of 6,612 fans at First Horizon Park Thursday night. Dustin Peterson, Payton Henry and the rehabbing Daniel Vogelbach all went deep for Nashville.
Prospect Roundup: Games of June 6
Padres SS Luis Urías, Triple-A El Paso: 3-for-5, 3B, RBI, R -- There's been no let up for San Diego's third-ranked prospect, who extended his hitting streak to six games with three hits, including an RBI triple. Urias has hit safely in 17 of his last 18 games and posted his
Prospect Roundup: Games of June 3
White Sox OF Luis Robert, Double-A Birmingham: 3-for-4, 2 R, RBI, SB -- Chicago's No. 2 prospect collected a double and two singles in the second game of a twinbill, a 6-0 Barons win over Jackson. MLB.com's 18th-ranked prospect extended his hitting streak to 13 straight games and improved his average
Peterson perfect at plate for Mud Hens
It hasn't taken long for Dustin Peterson to find his groove after returning to the International League.Detroit's No. 29 prospect continued his hot streak at the plate with a perfect 5-for-5 day in Triple-A Toledo's 7-3 victory over Columbus on Thursday at Fifth Third Field. Peterson notched a double, four
Toussaint, Allard lead next 'Baby Braves'
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Jankowski leads Player of the Week winners
Travis Jankowski rode a scorching hot week in Triple-A back to the big leagues. Over five games in the award period of April 22-29, Jankowski batted an eye-popping .706/.783/.941 for Triple-A El Paso to capture Pacific Coast League Player of the Week honors. To cap his impressive week, the outfielder
G-Braves Beaten by Tides in Opener, 4-1
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Despite 10 hits, the Gwinnett Braves (52-55) struggled offensively in a 4-1 loss to the Norfolk Tides (49-60) on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at Coolray Field. The G-Braves had at least one player reach base in eight of the nine innings, but
Syracuse Powers Past Gwinnett, 10-6
SYRACUSE, NY- The Syracuse Chiefs (38-66) spoiled the Triple-A debut of 20-year-old left-handed pitcher Luiz Gohara with a 10-6 win over the Gwinnett Braves (51-53) on Friday night in game one of the three-game series at NBT Bank Stadium. Syracuse plated its first run in the bottom of the first as Gohara
G-Braves Slammed In Lehigh Valley, 8-2
ALLENTOWN, PA- The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (64-40) sent the Gwinnett Braves (50-52) to their second straight loss on their current seven-game road trip with an 8-2 win on Wednesday night in game three of the four-game series at Coca-Cola Park. For the second consecutive day, the G-Braves were held to just
G-Braves Bats Awaken In 9-3 Win
ALLENTOWN, PA- The Gwinnett Braves (50-50) used a 14-hit attack and a fine pitching effort from starter Andrew Albers and the bullpen to beat the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (62-40) by a 9-3 score on Monday night in the opening game of the four-game series at Coca-Cola Park. With the win, Albers becomes
Sims, G-Braves Outduel Indianapolis
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Right-hander Lucas Sims fired 7.0 scoreless innings on Saturday night to lead the Gwinnett Braves (49-49) to a 2-1 win over the Indianapolis Indians (54-45) in front of 7,889 fans at Coolray Field.Sims (W, 7-4) earned his first win since June 26 as he delivered his fourth
Albers Stellar as G-Braves Beat Charlotte 6-1
CHARLOTTE, NC - Behind the efforts of starting pitcher Andrew Albers , the Gwinnett Braves (46-44) earned a 6-1 victory over the Charlotte Knights (39-51) on Friday night in game two of the four-game series at BB&T Ballpark.Albert (W, 9-3) was sensational in tossing 8.0 scoreless innings with four hits,
Acuña, Kazmar Lead G-Braves to Rout in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Gwinnett Braves (45-44) pounded out a season-high 19 hits and rolled past the Charlotte Knights (39-50) 13-4 on Thursday night in game one of the four-game series at BB&T Ballpark.The game saw 19-year-old Ronald Acuña homer and notch three hits in his Triple-A debut and Sean
Albers, Ruiz Power G-Braves Past Indians, 7-2
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - With another solid pitching performance from Andrew Albers and a pair of home runs from Rio Ruiz , the Gwinnett Braves (44-44) defeated the Indianapolis Indians (50-39) by a 7-2 score in the finale of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Coolray Field. Albers (W, 8-3) tossed
Prospect Roundup: Games of June 21
Nationals OF Andrew Stevenson, Triple-A Syracuse: 3-for-5, RBI, R, 3 SB -- The Nationals' No. 5 prospect kicked his running game into high gear Wednesday, swiping his sixth, seventh and eighth bags of the season in a 5-2 win over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It was the first time he had even attempted to
G-Braves, Knights Split Doubleheader
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves (36-35) and Charlotte Knights (32-39) each earned a win as the teams split a doubleheader at Coolray Field on Wednesday night. The G-Braves shut out the Knights 6-0 in game one, but Charlotte battled for a 4-3 win in nine innings in game two.The
Weigel, G-Braves Hammer Mud Hens, 7-1
TOLEDO, OH-Behind the pitching of starter Patrick Weigel and a 10-hit attack, the Gwinnett Braves (33-30) defeated the Toledo Mud Hens (28-34) by a 7-1 score on Tuesday night in game one of their three-game series at Fifth Third Field. While the 22-year-old Weigel was dominating on the mound, the G-Braves offense responded
Weigel, G-Braves Hammer Mud Hens, 7-1
TOLEDO, OH-Behind the pitching of starter Patrick Weigel and a 10-hit attack, the Gwinnett Braves (33-30) defeated the Toledo Mud Hens (28-34) by a 7-1 score on Tuesday night in game one of their three-game series at Fifth Third Field. While the 22-year-old Weigel was dominating on the mound, the G-Braves offense responded
Albers Calms Tides in 6-0 G-Braves' Win
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Behind a brilliant start from left-hander Andrew Albers and a five-run second inning, the Gwinnett Braves (29-29) beat the Norfolk Tides (25-34) 6-0 in the finale of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Coolray Field. Albers (W, 5-1) pitched 6.1 scoreless innings, giving up just five hits