Albies has hit streak, overall struggles

Braves shortstop prospect Ozzie Albies extended his hit streak to five games Monday night, when he was 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in a 6-5 victory against Pawtucket.

In the five games, Albies is 7-for-23 (.304) to raise his average while at Triple-A Gwinnett to .237, up from .220 when the streak began. In the streak, Albies has two RBIs and two doubles, but he has struck out six times and has no walks.

Overall at Gwinnett, Albies is struggling a bit to find sure footing.