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Braves MiLB Recap: Pat Valaika continues strong first week of the season

Thursday was the last day of just Triple-A playing among the Braves’ minor league teams, so on the eve of the season opener for Mississippi, Rome, and Augusta, Gwinnett turned a strong start from Jackson Stephens and a pair of homers into their second win in their first three games.

Gwinnett Stripers 5, Memphis Redbirds 2

  • Pat Valaika, DH: 3-4, HR, 2B, R, 3 RBI
  • Greyson Jenista, LF: 2-4, HR, R, RBI
  • Justin Dean, CF: 1-3, SB
  • Jackson Stephens, SP: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

The Stripers beat Memphis again on Thursday, on the back of a strong outing from starter Jackson Stephens.