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Atlanta Braves Ag Report: Tucker Davidson makes Lakeland his suckers

By Benjamin Chase

GROSSDERSCHAU, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: Summer wheat grows in a field during harvest time at a cooperative farm on August 14, 2015 near Grossderschau, Germany. The German Farmers' Association (Deutscher Bauernverband) is due to announce annual grain harvest results this week. Some farmers have reported a disappointing harvest due to the dry weather in recent months. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
GROSSDERSCHAU, GERMANY - AUGUST 14: Summer wheat grows in a field during harvest time at a cooperative farm on August 14, 2015 near Grossderschau, Germany. The German Farmers' Association (Deutscher Bauernverband) is due to announce annual grain harvest results this week. Some farmers have reported a disappointing harvest due to the dry weather in recent months. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) /
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Atlanta Braves Ag Report: Tucker makes Lakewood his suckers

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LHP Kolby Allard optioned from Atlanta to Gwinnett

Buffalo Bisons 4, Gwinnett Stripers 2

The Bisons put together a pair of runs in the 8th inning to defeat Gwinnett on Sunday after a good battle all game long. Kyle Wright made the start for Gwinnett, and he went 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks, striking out 6.

Sean Kazmar had a pair of singles. Michael Reed had a solo home run. Xavier Avery had a stolen base.

Next game: Gwinnett @ Durham, doubleheader Tuesday

Mississippi Braves @ Mobile BayBears

Postponed due to rain

Next game: Mississippi @ Mobile, 6:05 PM ET, Game 1 of doubleheader

Florida Fire Frogs 5, Lakeland Flying Tigers 0

Tucker Davidson was one of the pitchers many were wanting to see step up in the Atlanta Braves system this season. He’s generally struggled in 2018, but on Sunday, he was absolutely dominant against Lakewood. Davidson tossed 7 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits and no walks, striking out 6.

CJ Alexander had a big game, with three singles and a walk, also adding a stolen base. Drew Waters had a double and a single. Jordan Rodgers had a single and a walk.

Next game: Jupiter @ Florida, Tuesday

Rome Braves 3, Delmarva Shorebirds 2

Rome kept Delmarva off the scoreboard until the 8th inning and by then had a 3-run lead that the Shorebirds were unable to overcome. Alan Rangel made the start for the Braves, tossing 7 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits and no walks, striking out 7.

Justin Deal had three singles and stole three bases to lead the Rome offense. Trey Harris had a pair of singles. Jefrey Ramos had a double.

Next game: Rome @ Delmarva, 7:05 PM ET

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Danville Braves 12, Burlington Royals 7

The Danville offense was explosive on Sunday, taking the lead in the 4th inning, and then adding on runs in each of the last four innings. While Dilmer Mejia struggled, Bradey Welsh tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief, allowing just a hit and a walk, striking out 5.

Nicholas Shumpert led the Danville attack with a triple and three singles. Michael Mateja had three singles and a walk. Nicholas Vizcaino had a double and two singles. Ricardo Rodriguez and Luis Mejia each had a trio of singles. Justin Smith had a solo home run.

Next game: Danville @ Burlington, 7:00 PM ET

GCL Braves

No scheduled game

Next game: GCL Braves @ GCL Yankees East, 12:00 PM ET

DSL Braves

No scheduled game

Next game: DSL Braves @ DSL Red Sox1, 10:30 AM ET

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Monday’s leaderboard – Gwinnett

BA: Michael Reed .374
HR: Carlos Franco 16
SB: Danny Santana 12
ERA: Touki Toussaint 1.93
WHIP: Evan Phillips 1.03
K: Lucas Sims 102

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