Sims makes strong Triple-A pitching debut

Former Brookwood High star Lucas Sims made a Triple-A debut on Saturday for the visiting Gwinnett Braves that every parent would love, but he got the loss in a 7-1 setback against the Columbus Clippers.

Sims pitched five innings and allowed two runs on three hits with five strikouts. He walked four. He left the game trailing 2-1 and it unraveled from there against the bullpen as the G-Braves lost their fourth in a row and are 10-7.

Sims did not allow a hit through the first three innings, but he walked Jesus Aguilar with one out in the bottom of the fourth and then gave up a two-out, two-run home run to Robbie Grossman to surrender the lead. Sims pitched a scoreless bottom of the fifth.

Here are links to three other Braves’ stories of interest:

Tom Stinson's looks at the Braves' use of analytics for strategy

Steve Hummer on it's a great time to be a Braves prospect

Steve Hummer on Braves' hopes down on the farm

About the Author

Breaking News Staff

Braves prefer to keep their options open at designated hitter

The Braves expect to rotate players at DH in 2025, giving regulars rest and keeping both catchers in the lineup instead of signing a full-time hitter.