Dilmer Mejia, Resurgent Offense Lead Rome to 7-2 Victory
CHARLESTON, WV - The bats returned with force for the Rome Braves on Sunday in a 7-2 romp over West Virginia as the visitors evened their series at a game apiece with an impressive showing at Appalachian Power Park.Starter LHP Dilmer Mejia was brilliant in twirling 6 shutout innings and
CHARLESTON, WV - The bats returned with force for the Rome Braves on Sunday in a 7-2 romp over West Virginia as the visitors evened their series at a game apiece with an impressive showing at Appalachian Power Park.
Starter LHP
Rome got their first clutch hit of the day in the 1st inning when
The Braves effectively put the game out of reach in the 6th inning with a three run rally, highlighted by a two run double off the right center fence from shortstop
Mejia got the win, his sixth of the year, and enjoyed one of his finest performances of the season. In 6 scoreless innings he surrendered only three hits and two walks while striking out six batters. Only once did Mejia permit a runner to reach second base.
Rome finished the day 4-17 with runners in scoring position, equaling the number of hits they'd had in those situations in the previous four games combined.
Rome and West Virginia continue their four game series on Monday evening at Appalachian Power Park. First pitch of Game 3 is set for 7:05 pm. Rome starts RHP