Sunday featured another exclusive Triple-A day within the Atlanta Braves organization, during which Bryce Elder and Zach Logue collaborated to secure a shutout victory, defeating Jacksonville with an impressive score of 10-0.
Gwinnett Stripers 10, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 0
- JP Martinez, CF: 2-4, BB, R, SB
- Andrew Velazquez, SS: 3-4, 2B, SB, 3 RBI
- Eli White, DH: 2-4, 2B, BB, 2 R, SB, RBI
- Bryce Elder, SP: 6.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K, 0.00 ERA
- Zach Logue, RP: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 0.00 ERA
Bryce Elder, despite starting the 2024 season in the minor leagues after being an All-Star in 2023, showcased an impressive performance in his first start. He pitched six and a third innings without conceding any runs, allowing only two hits and no walks while striking out seven.
Zach Logue, entering the game in relief, continued the dominance by pitching two and two-thirds scoreless innings. Logue, with significant experience in the big leagues, permitted just two hits and a walk while striking out two. Collectively, the duo limited the opposition to only five base runners and recorded nine strikeouts.
While the pitching stole the spotlight, the Gwinnett offense also excelled by scoring 10 runs. Initially challenged by Edward Cabrera, a promising young pitcher, the Stripers managed to score five runs against Roddery Munoz and another five against seasoned reliever Mychal Givens.
The entire lineup contributed to the offensive onslaught, with all nine starters reaching base. Notably, the bottom of the order shined as Ryan Casteel and Skye Bolt, batting eighth and ninth respectively, each hit a home run, tallying three runs and four RBIs between them. Andrew Velazquez, batting seventh, made significant contributions with a three-for-four performance, including a double, stolen base, and three RBIs. Additionally, Eli White and JP Martinez delivered multi-hit performances, with White adding a stolen base and a double to his tally.