Ronald Acuna goes 0-for-4 but Gwinnett Braves win
Top Braves prospect Ronald Acuna went 0-for-4 in his second game since being promoted to Triple-A but the Gwinnett Braves still earned a 6-1 road win over Charlotte Friday night.
Gwinnett starter Andrew Albers (9-3) pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just four hits. He struck out six and walked one. He lowered his ERA to 3.27.
Acuna went 3-for-5 with a home run in his first game with the G-Braves Thursday night.
Second baseman Ozzie Albies went 1-for-5 Friday and is hitting .291.
Gwinnett is 46-44.
A dominant night is done for Andrew Albers: 8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 SO (104 pitches/74 strikes). He exits in line for his 9th win. pic.twitter.com/zCjF5NRwA1
— G-Braves Media (@GBravesMedia) July 15, 2017
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