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Braves Clinch Series with 6-3 Win Sunday

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Junior RHP Matt Hamilton turned in 3.0 innings of scoreless relief and sophomore 1B Connor O'Brien delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, leading Bradley (3-3) to a 6-3 win Sunday at New Orleans (5-6), clinching the weekend series for the Braves at Maestri Field.

The top four hitters in the Bradley order led the offensive charge, reaching base nine times on seven hits and two walks and the quartet combined for five runs scored.

Brendan Dougherty was 2-or-5 and started the go-ahead rally in the seventh by fouling off six straight pitches before his leadoff single.