Charleston Evens Series with 5-4 Win over Rome
ROME, GA - Rome was unable to overcome an early deficit in a 5-4 loss to the Charleston RiverDogs on Tuesday, evening the series at one game apiece. The Braves had both the tying and winning runs on base in the 9th inning but the RiverDogs bullpen was able to
ROME, GA - Rome was unable to overcome an early deficit in a 5-4 loss to the Charleston RiverDogs on Tuesday, evening the series at one game apiece. The Braves had both the tying and winning runs on base in the 9th inning but the RiverDogs bullpen was able to navigate through the trouble and nail down the save.
Rome once again got their offense going quickly, scoring a run without a hit in the 1st inning.
Charleston was up to the task against Rome starter RHP
After Charleston retook the lead at 3-2 in the 4th their pivotal rally began in the 5th as the RiverDogs got a clutch two out, two run double from
Rome's hot lineup would not go quietly. The Braves added a run in the 6th as shortstop Braden Shewmake opened the inning with a double and later scored on an RBI groundout by Benson to make it 5-3 and giving Benson seven RBI in the series.
In the 8th inning Shewmake ripped a leadoff solo homer out to right to pull Rome within a run at 5-4. In the Bottom of the 9th the Braves got consecutive two out singles from
Shewmake went 2-4 with a homer, a double and two runs scored.
Rome and Charleston conclude their three game series on Wednesday afternoon. The first pitch of the matinee finale from State Mutual Stadium is slated for 1 pm. Rome will start RHP