Rain Delay Doesn't Stop Braves

After a two hour and 32 minute delay to start the game, the Rome Braves defeated the Asheville Tourists 3-1 Friday night before 2,895 in attendance on a wet night at State Mutual Stadium.

Asheville jumped on top 1-0 in the third inning on a lead off home run by Dillon Thomas (3). Rome bounced back to take a 2-1 advantage in the bottom of the frame. After two outs, Ross Heffley tripled and Jose Peraza walked. They both later scored on a triple by Eric Garcia. The Braves added an insurance run in the seventh for the 3-1 final.

Rome pitching was solid allowing just one run while scattering six hits and striking out six. Braves starter Jason Hursh went two innings, walking one and striking out three. Carlos Perez picks up the victory (4-0) and Alex Wilson the save (3). Ben Hughes (6-7) gets the loss for Asheville.