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Alex Wood ejected in Atlanta Braves' 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates' three-run 5th makes the difference
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood works against Pittsburgh Pirates in a game Sunday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press
ATLANTA — Alex Wood disappointed Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez — not with his pitches, but his protest. Wood got ejected in the fifth inning and Atlanta lost for the fourth time in five games, 3-0 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. "We love Woody to death, but he can't put himself in position to even come close getting thrown of the game there," Gonzalez said.
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'Counting down the days': Flowery Branch man selected as Gwinnett Stripers next PA announcer
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Lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and Flowery Branch resident Cary Clayborn was a candidate to be the next PA announcer for the Braves. - photo by Scott Rogers
The resounding voice of Cary Clayborn, the Flowery Branch resident who was among the top 12 finalists considered for the Atlanta Braves’ PA announcer’s job, will still be heard by more than 10,000 fans – at Coolray Field, instead of Truist Park – when the Gwinnett Stripers gear up this season. ​​
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