4/28 MINORS FINAL THURSDAY -- G-Braves win epic in 15; Touki wins!

[rico43]

THURSDAY'S MINOR LEAGUE SCHEDULE

CLASS AAA

Gwinnett 4, Toledo 3 (15)

SP: Sims 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 11 K
Wooten 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Krol 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Ramirez 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Marksberry 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Peterson (BS) 1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
WP: Cunniff (2-1) 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Brignac 3-7, R (.316)
Bonafacio 3-7, SB (10th) (.333)
Mustelier 2-6, 2B, 3 RBI, SAC
Ruiz 0-4, 2 R, 2 BB (.329)
Kazmar 0-7
Time: 4:34

CLASS AA

Jacksonville 9, Mississippi 4

LP: Thurman (0-2) 3 IP, 8 H, 5 Er, 1 BB, 1 K
Burwawa 1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
Hursh 2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER(1R), 1 BB, 0 K
Kinman 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Younginer 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K

Albies 3-4, 2B, R, RBI, BB (.370)
Godfrey 2-4, 2B, RBI
Schrader 1-4, 2B, R
D. Peterson 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI

ADVANCED CLASS A

Wilmington @ Carolina, ppd.

CLASS A

Rome 4, West Virginia 2

WP: Toussaint (1-3) 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
G. Jones 2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
Caicedo (Save, 2) 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K

Riley 2-4, 2B (.266)
Acuna 2-5, HR (2nd), 3 RBI (.288)
Dykstra 2-4, R, SB

MOVES:
Burwawa assigned to Mississippi, Wooten returns to Gwinnett
Hyams dropped from Mississippi to Danville (procedural move)
Trepagnier released from Carolina roster

[clvclv]

Travel day - 150 mile bus ride for Rome from WV to Hagerstown.

Oops - didn't look at the times. My bad. Still have always figured that was the reason behind most morning games for pretty much everyone.

[bravesfanMatt]

THURSDAY'S MINOR LEAGUE SCHEDULE

CLASS AAA

Gwinnett (12-9) @ Toledo, 10:35 a.m.

SP: Sims (0-1).

CLASS AA

Mississippi (7-13) @ Jacksonville, 7:05

SP: Thurman (0-1).

ADVANCED CLASS A

Wilmington @ Carolina (9-11), 7

SP: E. Franco (1-1).

CLASS A

Rome (7-13) @ West Virginia, 7:05

SP: Toussaint (0-3).

I would like to see Touki take a step on this start..

[bravesfanMatt]

Gwinnett kicking off in a few.. like how Rio is now batting 5th. I think he could slot nicely as a #5 hitter.

Predicting Sims goes 6 with 1ER 9K 3BB.. Rio with 3 hits.

[nsacpi]

Predicting Sims goes 6 with 1ER 9K 3BB.. Rio with 3 hits.

that would be yuge

[nsacpi]

Sims exceeding expectations after 4 innings. Has given up just 1 hit and 2 runs. Five strikeouts so far. Impressive to see him continue to strike out more than one per inning.

[striker42]

7 Ks, 2 BBs, 2 H, and 0 R through 5 for Sims.

[zbhargrove]

If Sims keeps this up he will skyrocket the rankings mid season. He always had TOR potential. If somethings clicked for him, that's huge for us.

[nsacpi]

Predicting Sims goes 6 with 1ER 9K 3BB..

Rooting for Sims to go one more inning and give up 1 ER, 1 BB along with 2K.

[nsacpi]

If Sims keeps this up he will skyrocket the rankings mid season. He always had TOR potential. If somethings clicked for him, that's huge for us.

Yeah. It would be yuge. We've had some nice positive surprises so far in the minors and he's one of them. I also am pleased with how Albies, Ruiz and Dustin Peterson have reacted to somewhat aggressive placements.

[striker42]

Sims had something click for him last season. At the end of the year and into the AFL he was dominating. I was hoping his reduced BB total would carry over into this season but so far he's still walking more than is ideal. However, that could come in time.

Sims is a guy who will probably take a little while to adjust to the majors. I hope we don't get impatient and send him to the pen after a couple bad outings.

[striker42]

9 Ks, 2 BBs, 3 H, 0 R through 6 for Sims

[50PoundHead]

Sims is dealing today. Nice to see him step up after his promotion.

[zbhargrove]

Yeah. It would be yuge. We've had some nice positive surprises so far in the minors and he's one of them. I also am pleased with how Albies, Ruiz and Dustin Peterson have reacted to somewhat aggressive placements.

Pleased with Ruiz too but his high BABIP and high K totals make me nervous. Normally 2 big red flags for a prospect. If he doesn't make adjustments it may be a hard transition to the show. But he's still very young for AAA.

[striker42]

Looks like that will be the day for Sims with 104 pitches. He went 7, gave up 1 R (earned) on 5 H, 2 BB, and 11 Ks!!!

[50PoundHead]

Looks like that will be the day for Sims with 104 pitches. He went 7, gave up 1 R (earned) on 5 H, 2 BB, and 11 Ks!!!

Got it done in 104 pitches as well. Great start.

[Preacher]

What a job from Sims!!!!!!!!!!

One of the few Frank Wren soldiers left standing.

[Oklahomabrave]

Wonder if Sims can leap frog Folty on the depth chart.

[bravesfanMatt]

Too bad Rio crapped the bed.. I would be all in here bragging about my prediction.. Rio K'd with 2 and 3rd and no outs... Good job you bum..

[bravesfanMatt]

Gwinnett mounting a 9th inning rally.. bases loaded 1 out... come on... don't give Lucas a Loss.. he deserves better..



UGGG... second time in this game they cut a runner at home... 2 outs bases loaded..