Braves prospect Jared Shuster to start for struggling Gwinnett Stripers

Braves prospect Jared Shuster will start for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers Friday night against the Memphis Redbirds at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.

Shuster struggled in two starts with the Braves, compiling an 0-1 record with an 8.31 ERA.

The Stripers (2-9) have lost seven games in a row after a 3-0 loss to the RedBirds Thursday.

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Nolan Kingham pitched well for Gwinnett, allowing just one run in six innings. The outing was Kingham’s longest in 23 career starts for the Stripers.

Gwinnett shortstop Braden Shewmake went 2-for-4 at the plate and is hitting .214.

Friday night’s game begins at 7:05 p.m.

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