Braves AFL Update (10/25)

There's not much to say as far as Peoria's record goes (3-8), but at least the players repping the Braves are showing a little something.

Jason Heyward hasn't returned since injuring his leg last Saturday. Mark Bowman believes he should return soon, though he wrote that he would be back within a couple days and that was a couple days ago. I wouldn't take any chances, personally. He was 4-14 with three doubles and an RBI.

Freddie Freeman has yet to rebound from a poor showing in Mississippi, hitting .174 so far in the AFL with three walks and 10 strikeouts. He is three for his last eight with two RBIs, however.

Brandon Hicks has picked it up after a slow start, hitting .308 with two homers, four walks and seven strikeouts. He's 5-10 with two RBIs in his last three games.

Craig Kimbrel has allowed one run in 4.2 innings, giving up just one hit. However, he has walked five and struck out four. Walks have been his one problem and I can't help but think he won't get away with it once he reaches Atlanta.

Jeff Lyman has struggled, allowing seven runs in 5.1 innings, including one start.

Mike Minor has been everything the Braves have hoped for, giving up just one earned run in 7.2 innings. He has allowed eight hits and five walks but has been able to avoid trouble.

Georgia Tech-er Lee Hyde has pitched better than his ERA indicates, allowing three runs on two hits in 3.2 innings. He has seven strikeouts to three walks.