Asheville Outlasts Rome 11-6 in Wild Opener
ASHEVILLE, NC - Rome opened its series and road trip Monday evening with an 11-6 loss to Asheville at McCormick Field in a marathon game defined by inconsistent defense and some missed opportunities for the visitors. The win for the Tourists puts them alone in 1st place in the Southern
ASHEVILLE, NC - Rome opened its series and road trip Monday evening with an 11-6 loss to Asheville at McCormick Field in a marathon game defined by inconsistent defense and some missed opportunities for the visitors. The win for the Tourists puts them alone in 1st place in the Southern Division.
Every hitter in the Rome batting order had at least one hit and the Braves got at least one hit in every inning but the 9th. It was a solid effort but not enough to match the Asheville offensive attack.
Rome scored first, getting an RBI single from
The Tourists answered with three runs in the 2nd inning thanks in part to a pair of Rome fielding errors. The Braves tied it up at 3-3 in the 3rd inning on a doubleplay-grounder and an RBI single from
Rome's last great chance was in the 6th inning. After
Rome starter RHP
Cullen went 3-4 with a homer and a walk. Shewmake was 2-4 with two doubles, a walk and two stolen bases. Langeliers was 1-3 with two walks and an RBI.
Rome and Asheville continue their three game series on Tuesday evening. Game 2 from McCormick Field is scheduled for 7:05 pm. Rome will start RHP