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Dustin Peterson, Aaron Blair lead Gwinnett Braves to a win

Braves prospect Dustin Peterson played left field Friday night. He had three RBIs but also struck out twice.

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Braves prospect Dustin Peterson played left field Friday night. He had three RBIs but also struck out twice.
By AJC Sports
May 27, 2017

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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