Lexington Completes Sweep of Rome with 7-5 Victory
ROME, GA - The Rome Braves difficult stretch of baseball continued on Sunday in an 11 inning loss to the Lexington Legends. The Braves rallied from down 4-1 to tie it but were unable to drive in the winning run, stranding 12 men on base in the game.The Legends were
ROME, GA - The Rome Braves difficult stretch of baseball continued on Sunday in an 11 inning loss to the Lexington Legends. The Braves rallied from down 4-1 to tie it but were unable to drive in the winning run, stranding 12 men on base in the game.
The Legends were able to score an early run against Rome starter RHP
Trailing Lexington 4-1 in the 7th the Braves offense began to mount its comeback. Outfielder
Rome finished 1-16 with runners in scoring position and left 12 men on base. The Braves have lost eight straight and 11 of their last 12 games dating back to May 26th.
Fernandez enjoyed a breakout performance, going 5-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored. Owenby was 1-5 with a homer and a walk.
Rome continues its homestand by welcoming the 1st place Charleston RiverDogs to town for a three game series beginning Monday evening. First pitch from State Mutual Stadium is scheduled for 7 pm. Rome is expected to start former Cy Young Award winner and newly signed Atlanta Braves lefthander