Walk Off Hit Sinks Rome in Opener 4-3
ASHEVILLE, NC - Rome lost three separate leads and ultimately lost a game it should have won on Thursday evening against the Asheville Tourists, dropping the series opener 4-3 on a walk-off single by Kyle Datres with the bases loaded and two outs in the 9th inning.The Braves mashed for
ASHEVILLE, NC - Rome lost three separate leads and ultimately lost a game it should have won on Thursday evening against the Asheville Tourists, dropping the series opener 4-3 on a walk-off single by
The Braves mashed for 13 hits against the Tourists, including four for extra bases, but came up short too frequently with runners in scoring position in the early innings when they could have made the score more lopsided. Asked to hold narrow leads throughout the night, Rome starter LHP
Rome got things going with a run in the 3rd inning. With the bases loaded and one out
After Asheville tied it up 1-1 the Braves took the lead once more in the 6th on a towering solo homer out to right field by
The Tourists tied the game 3-3 on a solo homer by
Rome finished the game 1-12 with runners in scoring position.
Cullen was 2-4 with a homer and a double, lifting his July batting average to .333 and his OBP to .475.
Mejia went 7 innings and allowed three runs on six hits. He struck out six and walked one while receiving a no-decision.
Rome and Asheville continue their four game series Friday night at McCormick Field. First pitch of Game 2 is scheduled for 7:05 pm. Rome will start RHP