Braves minor leaguers shine as McKenzie dominates and Lodise homers

In a successful day for the Atlanta Braves' minor league affiliates, Briggs McKenzie delivered an impressive start with eight strikeouts and no earned runs. Alex Lodise continued his hitting streak, smashing another home run for Augusta and securing the go-ahead hit in extra innings. In Columbus, Patrick Clohisy recorded three extra-base hits, contributing to a 9-4 victory over the Rocket City Trash Pandas. While the Gwinnett Stripers fell to the Nashville Sounds 3-0, their pitcher Owen Murphy showed resilience despite a shaky outing, striking out five over 5.2 innings. The Braves' system showcased strong performances across the board, highlighting potential future contributors to the major league team.

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