The Gwinnett Braves begin an eight-game road trip Friday on a winning note, as they defeated Louisville, 7-6, Thursday afternoon at Coolray Field.
Tyler Pastornicky got a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning for the G-Braves to keep them a half-game behind Durham in the International League South.
Pitcher Mike Minor did not get the decision, allowing nine hits and 3 earned runs in six innings. Mauro Gomez hit his third homer in three games for the G-Braves.
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Gwinnett begins a four-game series at Norfolk on Friday night.
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