Swanson Helps Lead Rome to 14-4 Blowout Win
ROME, GA - Rehabbing big leaguer Dansby Swanson was in the house and in the lineup for Thursday's series finale as Rome crushed Kannapolis 14-4 at State Mutual Stadium. The game was tight until Rome blew things wide open with 9 runs in the 7th inning against an over-matched Intimidators
ROME, GA - Rehabbing big leaguer
Following a rain delay of over an hour Kannapolis took a pair of early leads thanks to a trio of homers. Those leads were each erased quickly by the Rome offense. Down 2-0 in the Bottom of the 1st inning Rome tied it on a
Trailing 4-2 in the 4th inning the Braves would strike for three runs and take the lead for good.
Still up by one the Braves ended any suspense with their huge offensive outburst in the 7th inning. Rome batted around in the frame, and then some. They eventually sent 14 hitters to the plate. Rodriguez, Fernandez,
Leading 14-4, the Rome bullpen easily recorded the final six outs behind LHP
Swanson finished 3-4 with a walk and an RBI. He's expected to remain at State Mutual Stadium for more rehab work this weekend and be joined by
Rodriguez went 3-5 with three RBI. Ball was 2-4 with a double, walk and two RBI. Fernandez went 2-5 with two RBI. Harris was 2-5 with a triple and an RBI.
Rome starter LHP
Rome was an incredible 11-18 with runners in scoring position and drove in 11 runs with two outs.
Rome continues its homestand with a three game series against the Columbia Fireflies beginning Friday night. First pitch of Game 1 is scheduled for 7 pm from State Mutual Stadium. Rome is expected to start RHP