Braves Outlast GreenJackets 7-5 in Opener
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - The Rome Braves were opportunistic in taking advantage of six Augusta errors on Tuesday night as they won the opening game of their series against the rival GreenJackets 7-5 at SRP Park.Playing Augusta for the first time this season, Rome got a strong start from RHP
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - The Rome Braves were opportunistic in taking advantage of six Augusta errors on Tuesday night as they won the opening game of their series against the rival GreenJackets 7-5 at SRP Park.
Playing Augusta for the first time this season, Rome got a strong start from RHP
The GreenJackets took an early lead 1-0 with a run in the 1st inning. It was in the 4th and 5th when Rome began to make Augusta pay for their sloppy glove work.
With one out in the 4th
Rome added their final tallies on a soaring two run homer out to right by
Harris was 1-4 with a double and two RBI. Benson went 1-4 with a two run homer. Cullen was 0-2 but walked three times and scored twice. Bermudez was 1-3 with a single, walk and a run scored. Hartman got the win, his first as a Rome Brave. He pitched 5 innings, allowing one run on two hits. He struck out five and walked three. Reliever LHP
Rome and Augusta continue their four game series on Wednesday evening at SRP Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm. Rome will start RHP