Catfish's Suarez plates six against Braves

Cesar Suarez drove in a season-high six runs to lead Columbus past visiting Rome, 8-1, on Sunday.

Suarez had an RBI groundout in the first inning, a two-run single in the third and a three-run homer, his eighth, in the fifth for the Catfish (14-9), who won their third straight.

Columbus starter Heath Rollins (10-3) yielded one run on three hits and a walk while striking out seven in seven innings for his fourth straight win. Neal Frontz allowed three hits over two scoreless frames.

Phillip Britton crushed a solo homer, his fourth, in the fourth for the Braves (9-14). Tyler Flowers added two hits.

Rome starter Tanyon Sturtze (0-1) surrendered one run on one hit in one inning. The 36-year-old right-hander is recovering from right shoulder surgery has been on Atlanta's disabled list since March 24.

Jaye Chapman gave up three runs on two hits and two walks in three innings, and Sergio Valenzuela yielded two runs on three hits in three frames.