SAL1 Rome Emperors

Braves Beat Tourists

Published on May 22, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA – The Rome Braves made it five in a row tonight by beating the Asheville Tourists 7-1 at State Mutual Stadium in front of 5,037 fans.

Mark Jurich started things off for the Braves by hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the second, while Keith Eichas singled and later scored on an Ivan Terrazas double giving the Braves a 2-0 lead. In the top of the fourth inning Neil Wilson scored the Tourists' lone run by slapping a solo home run to right cutting the Braves lead in half 2-1.

Not to be outdone the Braves extended their lead 4-1 in the fourth when Mark Jurich doubled and later trotted in on a Keith Eichas two run homer. The Braves finished out the scoring by adding three more runs making the final score 7-1.

Rome Braves starter Matt Harrison (5-2) picked up the win tonight. He went seven innings, striking out seven and giving up just one run. The loser was the Tourists Larry Robles (0-1).

Tomorrow night the Braves and Tourists continue their four game series afternoon at two o'clock at State Mutual Stadium. For ticket information call the ticket hotline 706-378-5144.

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