Top Braves prospect Ronald Acuna has four-hit game

Ronald Acuna went 4-for-5 with a homer as the Gwinnett Braves beat host Syracuse 8-5 Saturday night.

Dansby Swanson was 1-for-4 in his second game in Triple A. He scored two runs and had an RBI.

Acuna's home run was his fourth in 17 games at Gwinnett and his big night boosted his average to .318. He also scored three runs and had an RBI.

Matt Wisler (6-5) started for the Braves and got the win after lasting 7 2/3 innings despite giving up 11 hits. He allowed four earned runs, walked one and struck out five.

Gwinnett is 52-53.

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