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Hector Olivera has 4 hits in Gulf Coast League game

Hector Olivera is 5-for-6 in two games with the Gulf Coast League Braves. AJC file photo
Hector Olivera is 5-for-6 in two games with the Gulf Coast League Braves. AJC file photo
By Staff reports
July 16, 2016

Hector Olivera hit a home run and four Braves pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter as the Gulf Coast League squad beat the Yankees West team 14-0 Saturday.

Olivera went 4-for-5, scored three runs and had three RBIs in his second game af a minor league rehab assignment. He went 1-for-1 at the plate Friday.

2016 draft pick Joey Wentz (40th overall) started for the Braves Saturday and pitched three innings. He struck out six and walked none.

Anthony Guardado, Odalvi Javier and Ryan Schlosser also pitched for the Braves. The four pitchers combined to strike out 10 and walk none.

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