Tourists Toss Braves a Walk off Win
ROME, GA - Rome made the most of their opportunities in a 5-4 walk-off victory on Saturday night against the Asheville Tourists, scoring four unearned runs in the game including the winning tally on a missed catch in the 9th inning.Back at State Mutual Stadium to open a four game
ROME, GA - Rome made the most of their opportunities in a 5-4 walk-off victory on Saturday night against the Asheville Tourists, scoring four unearned runs in the game including the winning tally on a missed catch in the 9th inning.
Back at State Mutual Stadium to open a four game series the Braves quickly got to work in the 1st inning, taking advantage of a fielding error. Rome got an RBI infield single from
Asheville put up a rally in the 4th inning against Rome starter RHP
The Braves got back into it by using a patient approach, taking back-to-back one out walks in the 8th inning. With
Rome reliever LHP
Four of Rome's five runs were unearned but the Braves finished an impressive 4-10 with runners in scoring position.
Quintero went 2-4 with an RBI on the night. Harris finished 1-3 with a double and a walk. Rodriguez was 1-1 with a double and two RBI. Olague received a no-decision for 7 innings of work. He allowed four runs on eight hits, striking out one and walking none. Lawson got the win, pitching 2 scoreless innings with two hits. He walked one, struck out one and induced two crucial double-play groundballs.
Rome and Asheville continue their four game series Sunday afternoon at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 2 pm. Rome will start RHP