Atlanta Braves
Omar Infante has two hits in Gwinnett Braves debut
Omar Infante played for the Atlanta Braves from 2008 to 2010 before he was traded to the Marlins in the deal that brough Dan Uggla to the Braves. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Omar Infante singled and doubled in his Gwinnett debut as the Triple-A Braves beat the Norfolk Tides 3-2 Wednesday in Lawrenceville.
The Braves signed the major-league veteran to a minor-league deal a week ago after he was released by the Royals. Infante played for Atlanta from 2008-2010, hitting .309. He was picked for the All-Star Game in 2010.
Infante played second base for Gwinnett Wednesday.
Casey Kelly started for Gwinnett and allowed one run and three hits in 3 1/2 innings while striking out four and walking none. He threw 33 of his 47 pitches for strikes.
Ryan Weber (2-3) worked 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief to get the win, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out one.
Gwinnett is 39-48.
