LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves (18-15) extended their winning streak to three games on Thursday afternoon, using a four-run sixth inning to clip the Buffalo Bisons (18-13) 4-3 at Coolray Field.

Things got off to a slow start for Gwinnett, as Buffalo scored a run in the top of the first inning against left-hander Daniel Rodriguez. Darin Mastroianni walked with one out, advanced to third on a double by Kevin Pillar and scored a sacrifice fly by Dan Johnson, making it 1-0 Bisons.

Mastroianni added two more runs in the fifth as he tagged a Rodriguez offering for a two-run homer, pushing the lead to 3-0.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, the G-Braves batted around, connecting for five hits and four runs. Sean Kazmar doubled off Buffalo starter Sean Nolin to start the inning, then moved to third on a single by Jose Yepez. With runners on the corners, Christian Bethancourt singled to center to make it 3-1. With two outs, Jose Constanza tied the game with a two-run double to left. Todd Cunningham delivered the go-ahead run as he singled in Constanza, giving Gwinnett their first lead of the game at 4-3.

Rodriguez wouldn't factor in the decision, tossing 5.0 innings, scattering eight hits and allowing three earned runs. The eight hits were the most yielded by Rodriguez this season, tying his affiliated Triple-A career high.

Pedro Beato (W, 1-0) recorded the win, pitching 2.0 scoreless innings of relief, allowing one hit and striking out two. Wirfin Obispo (H, 4) picked up his team-leading fourth hold of the season, tossing 1.0 scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Juan Jaime (S, 7) converted his team-leading seventh save of the year, working a scoreless ninth inning.

Nolin (L, 2-1) took the loss for Buffalo. Despite cruising through the first five innings, the left-hander gave up four runs in the sixth and couldn't recover. He finished with 5.2 innings, allowing four runs on 12 hits.

Offensively for Gwinnett, Constanza led the way, going 4-for-5 with a double, run scored, two RBIs and three stolen bases. Cunningham went 2-for-5 with an RBI, and Kazmar went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.

Mastroianni paced the Buffalo attack, going 3-for-4 with his first home run of the season, two runs scored and two RBIs.

The Gwinnett Braves begin an eight-game road trip on Friday night with the opener of a four-game series at Lehigh Valley. First pitch at Coca-Cola Park is scheduled for 7:05 PM. Right-hander Gus Schlosser (0-1, 10.80) will start for the G-Braves, while the IronPigs will counter with left-hander Greg Smith (3-0, 2.27). Tony Schiavone will have the play-by-play call on wdun.com, GwinnettBraves.com, TuneIn Radio and the MiLB First Pitch app.

The G-Braves return home on Saturday, May 17 for the start of an eight-game homestand. Saturday's series-opener vs. the Indianapolis Indians begins at 7:05 PM. Tickets are on sale now at the Coolray Field Ticket Office, call 678-277-0340 or visit GwinnettBraves.com for more information.