Lexington Evens Series with 6-4 Win in Extras
ROME, GA - The visiting Lexington Legends defeated the Rome Braves 6-4 in 10 innings on Tuesday evening at State Mutual Stadium, setting the stage for a rubber game finale on Wednesday. Rome rallied from down three runs to tie it late but was unable to take a lead in
ROME, GA - The visiting Lexington Legends defeated the Rome Braves 6-4 in 10 innings on Tuesday evening at State Mutual Stadium, setting the stage for a rubber game finale on Wednesday. Rome rallied from down three runs to tie it late but was unable to take a lead in the game despite a multitude of chances.
Both sides got a run in the 1st inning. Trailing 1-0 Rome leadoff man
Lexington broke the tie with a homer from
With one out Rome got three consecutive singles from
Still trailing by a run,
Despite their successful efforts in erasing the deficit Rome never managed to gain the lead, stranding runners in scoring position in the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th innings. The Braves ended the night going 3-19 with runners in scoring position and left 15 men on base. Lexington won it with two runs, one earned, against Rome reliever LHP
Olague received a no-decision for his work. He threw 6 innings and allowed four runs on six hits. He struck out one and walked one.
Vasquez was 2-4 with an RBI and a walk. Braden Shewmake was 2-5 with an RBI and a walk. Cullen went 1-3 with two RBI, two walks and was hit by a pitch. Campbell was 2-4 with a walk and Bermudez was 2-5 with a double and a run scored.
Rome and Lexington conclude their three game series on Wednesday afternoon. Game 3 is scheduled for 1 pm from State Mutual Stadium. Rome will start RHP