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Southern League Announces Hitter and Pitcher of the Week

Hitter of the Week
CRAIG BRAZELL - JACKSONVILLE SUNS

Suns' first baseman Craig Brazell swung a hot bat last week, hitting .545 with 3 home runs, 13 RBI, a .583 on-base percentage and a 1.182 slugging percentage to earn Hitter of the Week honors. He had four multi-hit performances along with four multi-RBI games last week. On July 31 against Mobile, Brazell enjoyed a 3-for-3 performance during which he smacked a home run and a double, drove in three runs and scored three runs. On August 5, Brazell struck in the second game of a doubleheader in Chattanooga, going 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, five RBI, and three runs scored. Brazell leads the Southern League with 80 RBI and ranks second with 18 home runs and a .504 slugging percentage. He is also tied for second in the league with 44 extra-base hits while ranking fifth with 25 doubles. The 26-year-old Montgomery, AL native was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2006.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB
Brazell .545 22 9 12 5 0 3 13 2 0

Pitcher of the Week
LANCE BROADWAY - BIRMINGHAM BARONS

Barons' right-hander Lance Broadway went 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA last week to earn Pitcher of the Week honors. On July 31, Broadway stifled the Montgomery Biscuits for seven one-run innings in which he did not walk a batter and allowed seven hits while striking out seven. He continued his mastery at Tennessee on August 6, allowing a solo home run on eight hits and a walk while striking out three in his six innings. Broadway is fourth in the Southern League with a 2.72 ERA while ranking third with 142.1 innings pitched. The 22-year-old Dallas, TX native was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the first round (15th overall) in the 2005 draft.

W-L S ERA IP H R ER HR BB SO
Broadway 2-0 0 1.38 13.0 15 2 2 1 1 10

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Suns look to maintain the team's second half lead in the South Division, returning to the Baseball Grounds on Wednesday, August 9 to host the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx for a five-game series. It's the only visit to Jacksonville for the Diamond Jaxx this year and their first trip to the Grounds since losing to the Suns in last year's Southern League Championship.

Wednesday is halfway to the weekend, so the Suns offer half price beer, courtesy of Miller Lite and Rock 105. The Baseball Grounds continue to be THE place to be on Thursday Nights for Thursday Night Throwdown. Buds are just a buck, compliments of Budweiser and Planet Radio 107.3FM. Plus, it's Duke's and Winn Dixie Family Night. Fans can get a free general admission ticket with any proof of purchase from Duke's Mayonnaise.

The Suns' annual Used Car Night is Friday. Several lucky fans will drive away in a quality used car just for coming to the ballgame! Used Car Night is sponsored by Autotrader.com and The New 99.1 WQIK, and participating dealers include Coggin, Arlington Toyota, Matheny Imports and Jerry Hamm Chevrolet. After the game, NAPA Friday Family Fireworks light up the downtown sky.

On Saturday, the Suns will honor another great player from last year's championship team with the Joel Guzman Collectible Figurine Giveaway. The first 3,000 fans will get a numbered, limited-edition figurine of this top prospect, who was recently traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The giveaway is sponsored by your local Chrysler and Jeep Dealers and First Coast News. Plus, eight lucky fans will win a throwback major league baseball jersey from the Suns, V101.5 and The Beat 92.7FM.

The homestand concludes on Sunday with the return of the Dog Days of Summer. Fans are welcome to bring their dog to sit in the berm area and lots of great prizes and displays will be on hand for dog lovers. Plus, all kids will get a free Southpaw Wall Switch Cover, courtesy of North Florida Mortgage, the new CW17 and WAPE 95.1FM. Come early to see the Paws for Nothin' Flyball team demonstration on the field before the game. After the game, Kids Run the Bases, sponsored by Solantic.

Tickets for the Suns entire five-game homestand and the rest of the regular season are currently available by calling the Suns ticket office at 358-2846 or by ordering online at www.jaxsuns.com. Playoff tickets are also currently on sale for the first round of the playoffs. The Suns will host playoff games on Thursday, September 7 and Friday, September 8.

August 9 Vs. West Tenn - 7:05 HumpDay Wednesday! Halfway to the weekend means half price Beer! Start your weekend EARLY! Sponsored by Miller Lite and Rock 105.

August 10 Vs. West Tenn - 7:05 Thursday Night Throwdown. Enjoy Buds for a Buck! Sponsored by Budweiser and Planet Radio 107.3. It's also Duke's and Winn-Dixie Family Night! Get a free ticket with a proof of purchase from any Duke's Mayonnaise product!

August 11 Vs. West Tenn - 7:05 Used Car Giveaway Night! Some lucky fans will win a quality used cars that will be given away during the game! Sponsored by Autotrader.com and The New 99.1 WQIK. Participating dealers include Coggin, Arlington Toyota, Matheny Imports and Jerry Hamm Chevrolet. After the game, Family Fireworks, courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts and your local NAPA Autocare Center Dealers. Don't miss the Duke's Mayonnaise mobile exhibit at the ballpark all night long!

August 12 Vs. West Tenn - 7:05 Joel Guzman Action Figure. The first 3,000 fans will receive this limited-edition, numbered figurine of former Suns superstar, Joel Guzman! Sponsored by your local Chrysler and Jeep Dealers and First Coast News 12&25. Plus, come win one of eight authentic throw-back jerseys with the Suns, V101.5 and The Beat 92.7FM. Don't miss the Duke's Mayonnaise mobile exhibit at the ballpark all night long!

August 13 Vs. West Tenn - 5:05 Dog Days of Summer and Southpaw Wall Switch Cover Giveaway. Bring your pooch to the park! Special area for dog owners to enjoy the game with their best friend. Plus, all kids get a free Southpaw wall switch cover for their rooms! Sponsored by North Florida Mortgage, the new CW17 and WAPE 95.1FM. Plus, Kids Run the Bases after the game, sponsored by Solantic.

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Mississippi vs. Huntsville, August 9-13

Wed., August 9 M-Braves vs. Huntsville Stars @ 7:05 PM

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Thurs., August 10 M-Braves vs. Huntsville Stars @ 7:05 PM

VAULT EXIT SAMPLING FROM COCA-COLA/JACK 94.7 FM/CSS Night-game to be televised on CSS

Fri., August 11 M-Braves vs. Huntsville Stars @ 7:05 PM

MARVEL CHARACTERS SPIDER-MAN, THE HULK, AND WOLVERINE APPEARANCE compliments of WAPT-TV 16, MISS 103 FM, & HALLELUJAH 95.5 FM/SIX FLAGS COUPON GIVEAWAY/VAULT EXIT SAMPLING FROM COCA-COLAFRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA compliments of WAPT-TV 16

Sat., August 12 M-Braves vs. Huntsville Stars @ 7:05 PM

TRUSTY BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY-The first 1,500 fans through the gate will receive a FREE Trusty Bobblehead Doll compliments of Y101 & US96.3/VAULT EXIT SAMPLING FROM COCA-COLAWLBT PRESEASON TAILGATE SHOW/CRYSTAL SPRINGS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY VEHICLE DISPLAY AND COUPON NIGHT/MYRON NOODLEMAN APPEARANCE

Sun., August 13 M-Braves vs. Huntsville Stars @ 1:05 PM

VAULT EXIT SAMPLING FROM COCA-COLA/FAMILY FEAST AT TRUSTMARK PARK-IN THE CONCESSION STANDS ONLY, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, 16 oz. Fountain Soft Drinks, Peanuts, Popcorn, and Cracker Jacks are all $1.00 each throughout the game/TIME WARNER CABLE KIDS RUN THE BASES - Kids 14 and under will have the opportunity to run the bases following the game, compliments of TIME WARNER CABLE

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Lance Broadway of the Birmingham Barons has been selected as the BC Powder Southern League Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 31st - August 6th, as announced today by the Southern League.

Broadway, a 6'3", 190-lb. right-hander from Grand Prairie, Tex., went 2-0 during starts against the Montgomery Biscuits (July 31st) and the Tennessee Smokies (August 6th) last week. In 13.0 combined innings on the mound, Broadway struck out 10 while allowing just two earned runs. Selected to compete for the South Division in this summer's Southern League All-Star Game, Broadway surrendered just one base on balls last week while improving his season record to 8-7.

Broadway, who also earned BC Powder Southern League Pitcher of the Week accolades earlier this season on May 15th, is currently ranked third and fourth in the Southern League, respectively, in innings pitched (142.1) and ERA (2.72). Broadway leads the Birmingham pitching staff in strikeouts (100), as well.

Selected in the first round (15th overall) of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft by the Chicago White Sox, Broadway was ranked by Baseball America as the #8 Prospect in the White Sox organization prior to the 2006 season. During his first season as a professional (2005), Broadway went 1-3 with a 4.58 ERA in 11 starts at class A Winston-Salem.

The Barons (19-23) will play the fourth game of their current five-game set at the Tennessee Smokies tonight at 6:15 p.m (CDT) in Kodak, Tenn.

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MONTGOMERY - 20-year-old lefthander Matt Harrison scattered four hits over six scoreless innings as the Mississippi Braves (19-25, 50-63) eked out a 2-1 victory over the host Montgomery Biscuits (23-21, 59-54).

The Braves won only their fourth game in 19 meetings between the two squads this year, all of which have been decided by three runs or less.

Mississippi broke on top in the third inning when Luis Hernandez lined a two-out RBI single to left off of Montgomery starter Mike Prochaska (2-4).

The following inning, a Josh Burrus bases-loaded sacrifice fly gave Harrison (3-2) and three relievers all the run support they would need.

In the fifth inning, the Biscuits put together their best scoring chance against the 6'5 southpaw. Singles by Reid Brignac and Patrick Breen put runners on first and second with one out. Two batters later, Jeremy Owens stroked a base hit to left field and Brignac rounded third and dashed for home. Josh Burrus' throw to Jarrod Saltalamacchia arrived in time, however, and the Biscuits shortstop was tagged out to end the inning.

In the seventh, Ryan Christianson broke a 45-game homerless drought, touching off a rocket to left-center against reliever Eric Schmitt to bring the Biscuits within 2-1

But Mississippi's Jose Ascanio and Zach Schreiber held Montgomery scoreless over the last two frames, with Schreiber whiffing Evan Longoria and inducing a Brignac groundout with the potential tying run on third to earn his seventeenth save.

Overshadowed in the losing effort was a fine outing from Prochaska, who gave up four hits over six strong innings, recording a season-high seven strikeouts.

The rubber match of the five-game series is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7:05, with Montgomery righthander Mitch Talbot (1-2, 2.52) opposing Braves righthander Sean White (4-4, 4.13).

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After being trounced in the past two games, the Lookouts exacted a little revenge tonight as they defeat the Jacksonville Suns 3-2 in 10 innings. Chattanooga's offense got rolling early with two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Chris Dickerson led off with a single and came around to score on a Drew Anderson double. Anderson then moved to third on a passed ball and scored on a single by Joey Votto.

The Suns came back to tie the game at two in the top of the fifth inning. The score remained tied at two until the bottom of the 10th. Joey Votto led off the inning and reached first on a fielding error and then moved to second on a wild pitch. Noochie Varner was then intentionally walked. Jeff Bannon then sacrificed Votto and Varner on a ground ball to third base. With runners on second and third, Anderson Machado was intentionally walked to load the bases. Miguel Perez became the hero with a sacrifice fly to right field to score Votto and win the game.

Lookouts starter Camilo Vasquez earned a no decision after pitching six innings. He scattered eight hits and only allowed two runs. Jon Coutlangus pitched two innings and allowed just two hits. David Shafer came in and pitched the ninth and held the Suns' bats in check. Calvin Medlock earned the victory after pitching the tenth. He allowed two hits and struck out two. Medlock's record now stands at 7-2.

The Lookouts and the Suns will wrap up the series tomorrow night. Homer Bailey will take the hill for the Lookouts against TJ Nall. Gates open at 5:30 and the first pitch is scheduled for 7:15.

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Zebulon, NC --- Jose Garcia and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout as Carolina won its fifth straight game 1-0 over West Tenn at Five County Stadium on Monday night.

Garcia (W, 4-5) pitched seven scoreless frames, culminating with escaping a bases-loaded, none-out jam in the seventh. Garcia fanned 2004 Southern League MVP Richard Lewis, then induced a foul pop out and a flyout to right.

Carolina (19-26) scored the game's only run in the sixth on a two-out single by JC Muniz to score Lee Mitchell. Muniz's hit dropped in front of centerfielder Chris Walker, and extended his hitting streak to eight games.

Matt Yourkin recorded four outs, then handed the ball over to Christopher Young (S, 6), who fanned Brandon Sing and received a groundout to end the game.

With the victory, Carolina moved to within seven of first place Tennessee.

Adam Bostick (6-7, 3.84) starts for Carolina on Tuesday night against JR Mathes (8-6, 3.26).

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MOBILE, AL Huntsville took a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning Monday, and ended up beating the BayBears by the same score. Travis Phelps came in to get the final out for Huntsville, striking out Colt Morton with the tying run on second base. Huntsville pitcher Tim Dillard (8-7) picked up a win, throwing 7.2 innings, allowing two runs on six hits. The game was started by Jose Capellan, who was making a rehab start for the Milwaukee Brewers.

The BayBears two runs both came on home runs. Luis Cruz hit his 11th in the second inning, and Vincent Sinisi hit his fifth in the fourth inning. Geoff Jones and Paul Abraham held Huntsville scoreless out of the bullpen. The BayBears and Stars have now both won two of the four games.

Tuesday Dirk Hayhurst (3-3) starts against Huntsville?s Manny Parra (0-0). All BayBears games can be heard on 1480 AM WABB, Comcast Cable Channel 18, and on the internet via mobilebaybears.com.

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Chattanooga, Tenn. - Chattanooga catcher Miguel Perez drove home the game-winning run on a tenth inning sacrifice fly to right field as the Chattanooga Lookouts defeated the Jacksonville Suns Monday by the final score of 3-2.

With the loss the Suns fell to 74-40 overall and 26-18 in the second half. The Lookouts improved to 68-46 overall and 24-20 in the second half. Chattanooga now leads the season series 10-9 and have tied the current series at two games a piece.

Chattanooga opened the scoring in the first inning with an RBI double from Drew Anderson followed by an RBI single from Joey Votto that put the Lookouts ahead by the score of 2-0.

Jacksonville's offense scattered two hits through the first four innings against Lookouts starter Camilo Vazquez but finally broke through in the fifth inning when Tony Abreu's two-run triple tied the score at 2-2.

Following Chattanooga's first inning runs, Suns starter Danny Muegge settled in while receiving help from his defense in terms of two key double plays to stymie Lookout threats in the fourth and sixth innings.

Jacksonville had an opportunity to take the lead in the ninth inning as the Suns loaded the bases with no outs on Chattanooga closer David Shafer. The next three Suns went down in order, and when the Lookouts went 1-2-3 in the last of the ninth the game went to extra innings.

The Suns had another opportunity in the tenth by loading the bases with one out. The next two batters went down in order against reliever Calvin Medlock to end another scoring threat.

Chattanooga led off the last of the tenth as Tony Abreu misplayed a Joey Votto groundball in short right field. Votto moved to second base on a wild pitch and the Suns walked Noochie Varner. Following Jeff Bannon's sacrifice bunt the Suns walked Anderson Machado to load the bases with one out. Miguel Perez then flied a ball deep enough to right field to score Votto and end the game by the score of 3-2.

Calvin Medlock improved to 7-2 in the victory for Chattanooga while B.J. LaMura fell to 0-1 with the Suns and 5-1 overall between Birmingham and Jacksonville.

The Suns and Lookouts will decide a series winner Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. RH Homer Bailey will start for Chattanooga against Jacksonville RH T.J. Nall. Fans can follow the action on AM 930 The Fox or online at jaxsuns.com or milb.com.