Braves minor league teams struggle as Davis Polo shines on the mound

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Braves minor league teams struggle as Davis Polo shines on the mound
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On June 8, Augusta GreenJackets dropped to the Delmarva Shorebirds 4-0 amid offensive woes. Augusta mustered only four hits and struck out 11 times, going 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Davis Polo pitched six innings, allowing two runs while recording eight strikeouts. Meanwhile, Gwinnett Stripers were shut out by the Norfolk Tide 6-0, facing six pitchers and leaving 13 runners on base despite drawing nine walks. Owen Murphy started for Gwinnett, giving up five runs in five innings before Connor Thomas provided relief. Both teams suffered in rain-affected games, with other matchups canceled due to weather conditions.

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  • •Augusta GreenJackets lose to Delmarva Shorebirds 4-0.
  • •Davis Polo strikes out eight in six innings of work.
  • •Gwinnett Stripers fall to Norfolk Tide 6-0, leaving 13 on base.
  • •Owen Murphy surrenders five runs over five innings.
  • •Multiple minor league games canceled due to rain.
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  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Braves Minor League Recap: Davis Polo shines, offense struggles in rain dominated Sunday
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Davis Polo had 20 whiffs in an offensive struggle of a day for the Braves farm system

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