Wagaman Impresses, Bies Dominates as Dogs Come Up Short in Game Two
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Following an explosive victory in the series opener Tuesday night, the fourth inning in Wednesday's afternoon tilt downed the Dogs as Charleston fell 4-3 to the Rome Braves in game two of the series with 4,556 in attendance at Joe Riley Park.Most of the scoring through the
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Following an explosive victory in the series opener Tuesday night, the fourth inning in Wednesday's afternoon tilt downed the Dogs as Charleston fell 4-3 to the Rome Braves in game two of the series with 4,556 in attendance at Joe Riley Park.
Most of the scoring through the first two games had been via the crooked numbers, with the eight-run sixth frame for Charleston (46-44, 9-11) and the five-run eighth for Rome (41-48, 11-9) Tuesday night, and Wednesday was no exception. All four of the Braves' runs came in the top of the fifth inning, knocking a previously-solid
Brito, making his first start of the year for Charleston after appearing out of the bullpen 13 times this season, was solid through the first four frames before being ambushed in the fifth. The Braves hitters attacked Brito early in the count, and were rewarded for it.
Charleston got on the board first for the second straight game, and just the sixth time since the All-Star Break, in the bottom of the second inning. Stowers led the frame off with a single and scored all the way from first base on Wagaman's double, aided by a miscue in left field by Bermudez. Mateo drove in Charleston's second run with a sacrifice fly that plated Wagaman later in the inning.
The double was part of a three-hit game for Wagaman, the second in as many games for the Charleston first baseman. Since returning from the 7-Day Injured List on the 4th of July, Wagaman has made his presence felt. The California native has earned 10 hits in 20 at bats with two walks and a homer in that span.
Charleston added another tally in the fifth after the Braves rally on a groundout by
Ballpark Fun
The Wednesday matinee start time gave way for Splash Day at Riley Park. Kiddie pools with water balloons and squirt guns were available and heavily used throughout the ballpark as The Joe transformed into a water park for the day. The afternoon was completed by a fire hose set up down the third base line near the main gate, spraying water for all the youngsters in attendance to run through.
Upcoming
The Dogs wrap up their abbreviated homestand in game three against the Rome Braves Thursday night, with first pitch scheduled for the normal 7:05 p.m. start time. Right-hander
For those who can't make it to Riley Park, catch the game on WTMA 1250 AM in the tri-county area, online streaming on the TuneIn Radio app and on MiLB.tv with a subscription. Fans can "Make Fun" with the RiverDogs all season long down at The Joe. Single-game tickets, including options to the Riley Park Club, are available at riverdogs.com/tickets or by contacting the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS). A full schedule and list of game times for the 2019 season is available at riverdogs.com.
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