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Danny Santana has 5 hits, Ronald Acuna 2 for the Gwinnett Braves

Danny Santana had five hits and three RBIs  for the Gwinnett Braves Saturday night. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Credit: Thearon W. Henderson

Danny Santana had five hits and three RBIs  for the Gwinnett Braves Saturday night. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Mike Luck
July 16, 2017

Center fielder Danny Santana went 5-for-5 and top prospect Ronald Acuna went 2-for-5 for the Gwinnett Braves at Charlotte Saturday night.

Gwinnett won 9-4 and is 47-44.

Santana is rehabbing after an infection in a calf and is eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list Monday and could rejoin the major-league Braves.

Santana also had three RBIs and a stolen base.

Acuna had two doubles and is hitting .357 in three games after being promoted to Triple-A. Acuna had an RBI, scored two runs and also walked and struck out.

Gwinnett starter Aaron Blair went five innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs. He walked three and struck out five. He did not get a decision.

Veteran utility player Sean Rodriguez, recovering from an offseason auto accident, played shortstop for the G-Braves and went 0-for-3 and is hitting .056.

About the Author

Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.

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