Braves Take Series Over Wahoos

April 29, 2014

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (10-15) lost the rubber match, 9-6, to the Mississippi Braves (10-15) at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium on Monday night. Mississippi rallied for six runs in the eighth inning to overcome a 4-2 Wahoos lead. The Wahoos dropped three of five in the series to the Braves.

RHP Michael Lorenzen made his fifth start of the season for the Wahoos. Lorenzen gave up two runs in five innings of work and scattered seven hits from the Braves. Drew Hayes relieved Lorenzen and pitched a scoreless sixth and seventh inning. Hayes struck out two and worked out of a jam in the seventh to hold the Wahoos lead. Fabian Williamson (0-2) couldn’t record an out in the 8th inning and was tagged for four runs and the loss.

Juan Silverio continued his early season hot streak, going 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Recently added Beau Amaral had his first RBI with Pensacola on a single in the third inning that scored Ray Chang. Travis Mattair ripped the go-ahead RBI single in the fifth inning and went 1-for-4 with two RBI. Mattair had six RBI in the series against the Braves. The Wahoos scored at least five runs so use the promo code WAHOOS and receive 50% off your entire order Tuesday at PapaJohns.com.

Mississippi’s RHP J.R. Graham pitched well in 4.0 innings of work. Graham gave up four hits and two runs but struck out six Wahoo batters. James Hoyt (1-2) earned his first win of the season with three strikeouts in 1.1 innings pitched.

Left fielder Gustavo Nunez’s three-run triple in the top of the eighth proved to be the difference. First baseman Seth Loman hit his fourth home run of the season. Elmer Reyes went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and an RBI.

The Wahoos travel to Jackson to take on the Generals for a five-game set starting on Wednesday. The Wahoos will start RHP Daniel Corcino (2-2, 3.62), Jackson will counter with LHP James Gillheeney (0-0, 3.60).

by Tommy Thrall

Pictured: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos lose to the Mississippi Braves 9-6 at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium Monday. Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/ Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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