M-Braves earn series victory

Published 11:37 am Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Mississippi Braves wrapped up a series win in a five-game homestand against the Huntsville Stars on Monday at Trustmark Park with a 2-0 victory.

Tim Gustafson (1-1) showed pin-point control in eight strong innings, giving up just three hits and striking out four while issuing no walks.

Billy Bullock pitched a flawless ninth for his second save.

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The M-Braves (9-16) took the lead in the fourth. C. J. Retherford led off with a double. Then Jordan Kreke singled on a one-out line drive to center to bring him home.

In the fifth, the M-Braves gave Gustafson some more insurance. Marcus Lemon singled to lead off the frame. Gustafson bunted Lemon to second and C. J. Retherford ripped a two-out infield single to score hin.

First baseman Geraldo Rodriguez paced the M-Braves with three hits.