Kannapolis Defeats Rome 6-5 in a Walk-Off Victory
KANNAPOLIS, NC - The Rome Braves got clutch hits late from Griffin Benson to erase a pair of Kannapolis leads but it wasn't enough as the Intimidators got a walk-off single from Andrew Vaughn in the Bottom of the 9th inning to defeat Rome 6-5. The loss gave the series
KANNAPOLIS, NC - The Rome Braves got clutch hits late from
Rome held a lead for much of the game, scoring two runs in the 1st inning on a single by
The Braves trailed until a two out, two run blast by Benson out to right field in the 8th inning. The homer sailed over the visitor's bullpen and tied the game 4-4. Kannapolis retook the lead with a run in the Bottom of the 8th and was up 5-4 when Rome would stage another comeback.
Kannapolis and Vaughn walked it off against Rome reliever RHP Kasey Kalich to end the game. Rome has now lost seven of nine matchups against Kannapolis at Intimidators Stadium this season.
Benson was 2-4 with a homerun and three RBI. Rodriguez went 3-5 with a double and two RBI. Braden Shewmake was 2-5 with a double. Dean was 1-4 with a double and a walk.
Mejia threw 4.1 innings and allowed four runs on six hits. He struck out three and walked one. Reliever RHP
Rome and Kannapolis conclude their three game series on Sunday evening. Game 3 from Intimidators Stadium is scheduled for 5 pm. Rome will start RHP