Braves prospect Bryce Elder wins his first Triple-A start

Braves pitching prospect Bryce Elder earned a win in his Triple-A debut Friday night as the Gwinnett Stripers defeated the host Louisville Bats 10-5.

The Stripers hit a season-high five home runs. Johan Camargo, Jason Kipnis, Eddie Rosario, Yolmer Sanchez, and Jonathan Morales went deep for Gwinnett (54-40).

Former Brave Ender Inciarte went 1-for-5 for Louisville.

Elder (1-0) allowed two runs on three hits in five innings. He walked three, struck out six and gave up one homer.

Elder is 10-2 with a 2.97 ERA in 19 starts between High-A Rome, Double-A Mississippi, and Triple-A Gwinnett this year.

The Stripers have won seven consecutive road games.

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