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Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap 7/17: Waters and Contreras Lead Rome’s Home Run Derby

Austin Riley, 3B: 3-5, 2B, .297/.359/.430

Matt Wisler, SP: 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 4.29 ERA

A thirteen hit performance from the Stripers offense drove a 7-2 win, with Luis Marte picking up 4 RBIs. Gwinnett got their big inning early in the second inning, when they loaded the bases thanks to 2 hits and a hit batter. Marte came to the plate and drove a double into left field, clearing the bases and giving the Stripers a commanding early lead. A sacrifice fly from Rio Ruiz scored Marte, making it 4-0.