Braves Bats Keep Sizzling in 11-3 Romp over Fireflies
ROME, GA - The Rome Braves captured their fourth consecutive win by bludgeoning the Columbia Fireflies 11-3 in a lopsided victory on Friday night, extending both the team's winning streak and recent offensive surge.Welcoming another Southern Division opponent to town the Rome Braves immediately jumped Columbia for three runs on
ROME, GA - The Rome Braves captured their fourth consecutive win by bludgeoning the Columbia Fireflies 11-3 in a lopsided victory on Friday night, extending both the team's winning streak and recent offensive surge.
Welcoming another Southern Division opponent to town the Rome Braves immediately jumped Columbia for three runs on four hits in the 1st inning.
Columbia began to claw back into it against Rome hurler RHP
The first six Braves batters reached base in the Bottom of the 5th inning and all of them eventually scored.
Javier had another quality outing and enjoyed his longest start of the season en route to earning the win. He went 7 innings, allowing three runs on four hits. He struck out six and walked only one. LHP reliever
Rome's four game winning streak matches the team's season-high set previously from May 2nd-5th when they won four straight on the road between Greensboro and Lakewood.
The Braves offense has now cranked out at least 11 hits in four consecutive games. During the current winning streak they have outscored their opponents 31-10. The team has not committed an error. Friday's 11 runs matches Rome's single game high, which was set last Sunday May 12th at Segra Park when Rome defeated Columbia 11-0.
Cullen finished his night 4-4 with a double, triple and a walk. He drove in two runs. Dean went 2-3 with a double, two walks, two RBI and a stolen base. Benson was 3-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Harris was 2-5 with a double and two RBI. Rome had seven extra-base hits in the game including six doubles.
Rome and Columbia continue their series on Saturday evening at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6 pm. Rome will start RHP