G-Braves fall to Columbus in extra innings

The Gwinnett Braves lost to Columbus on Tuesday, 6-5 in 11 innings, as the winning run scored on a passed ball by catcher Clint Sammons.

Gwinnett took a 5-3 lead into the ninth, but Columbus’ Michael Aubrey drove home two runs with a two-out, bases-loaded single.

Jo-Jo Reyes started for the G-Braves but faced one batter before leaving with an injury. He re-injured his hamstring covering first.

Gwinnett’s Wes Timmons hit safely in his 11th consecutive game.