Dustin Peterson, Aaron Blair lead Gwinnett Braves to a win

Braves prospect Dustin Peterson had three RBIs and Aaron Blair earned his third win as Gwinnett beat Syracuse 6-2 Friday in Triple-A play in Lawrenceville.

ExploreBraves third baseman Adonis Garcia, rehabbing an injury, went 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

Blair also had an RBI for the Braves (24-22).

Pitching on his 25th birthday, Blair (3-3) tossed six strong innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while walking three and striking out three. Blair’s ERA stands at 5.40.

Peterson finished 1-for-4.

Mel Rojas Jr. recorded his team-leading 30th RBI of the season and second baseman Ozzie Albies drove in a run with a single.

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