Tourists Hold off Braves 4-3 in Series Opener
ROME, GA - A sellout crowd on hand at State Mutual Stadium for the Fourth of July celebration watched a 9th inning comeback bid fall just short on Thursday night as Asheville defeated Rome 4-3. Rome's infield defense proved inconsistent and the Tourists took full advantage, scoring four unearned runs
ROME, GA - A sellout crowd on hand at State Mutual Stadium for the Fourth of July celebration watched a 9th inning comeback bid fall just short on Thursday night as Asheville defeated Rome 4-3. Rome's infield defense proved inconsistent and the Tourists took full advantage, scoring four unearned runs in the game.
Rome was unable to make a winner of LHP
Playing in front of more than 5,100 fans the Braves and Tourists settled into an early pitcher's duel as Noguera and Asheville starter LHP
Bush had retired 13 consecutive Rome batters at one point until
Still tied up 2-2 in the 7th Rome got its only lead of the night on a bases-loaded walk to Dean, allowing
Rome would get close in the 9th. Drew Campbell reached on a single and Montesino got on base thanks to a throwing error. With the tying and winning runs both in scoring position the game ended on a strikeout.
Benson went 1-4 with a double and a run scored. Dean was 1-4 with a walk and an RBI. Cullen went 1-3 with an RBI and was hit by a pitch. Shea Langeliers was 1-4 with a double. Campbell was 1-3 with a walk.
Dean extended his hitting streak to 12 games. Rome pitchers struck out 13 Tourists batters and did not allow an earned run. They surrendered two hits.
Rome and Asheville continue their four game series on Friday evening. First pitch of Game 2 from State Mutual Stadium is scheduled for 7 pm. Rome will start RHP