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Braves’ Michael Soroka has sharp outing for Triple-A Gwinnett

Michael Soroka struck out eight. AJC file photo by Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
Michael Soroka struck out eight. AJC file photo by Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
By AJC Sports
May 24, 2023

With their two best pitchers on the injured list, the Braves need starting pitching, and Michael Soroka turned in an encouraging performance in Triple-A Tuesday night.

Soroka allowed just one run in six innings and struck out eight to lead the Gwinnett Stripers to a 3-1 victory over the Durham Bulls at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

Braden Shewmake had a solo home run for Gwinnett (21-24).

Soroka (1-2) posted his second quality start of the season and did not allow a run over his final five innings.

In striking out eight, Soroka set a season-high, and recorded his highest strikeout total since August 16, 2022, when he also fanned eight in his first start with High-A Rome.

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