Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Murphy strikes out 10

TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2026: Owen Murphy #91 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch during the first inning of a Spring Breakout game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images Minor League Baseball is officially in full swing as Columbus and Augusta opened their seasons on Friday and the starting pitching for Atlanta’s farm affiliates absolutely dominated across the board.

(4-3) Gwinnett Stripers 8, (1-6) Round Rock Express 1 Rowdy Tellez, 1B: 2-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI Jim Jarvis, SS: 3-5, RBI, 2 R Chadwick Tromp, DH: 1-3, HR, BB Didier Fuentes, SP: 3. 2 IP, H, BB, 7 K Box Score Simply put, Didier Fuentes look electric in his first start of the season for Gwinnett as he stretches back out to fill a much-needed rotation spot in Atlanta down the road. Across 3.

2 innings of work, the 20-year-old struck out seven batters while surrendering just one hit and one walk. Fuentes’ velocity was top tier, as his fastball — which he threw 40 times — topped out at 99. 5 miles per hour on the night while averaging a gaudy 97.

3 miles per hour. The biggest thing in Fuentes’ performance, however, is the fact only two of his 72 pitches were hit “hard” into fair territory, according to Baseball Savant. Across less than four innings of work, Fuentes managed to get a remarkable 12 swings and misses.