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.

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