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Drive Cruise Past Braves, 5-2

May 9, 2008 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Greenville Drive News Release


Greenville, SC - A balanced attack offensively and on the mound, coupled with a three-run fifth inning allowed the Drive (20-16) to cruise to a 5-2 victory Friday night over the Rome Braves (12-23) in front of 5581 fans at Fluor Field.

With the two teams knotted at 2-2, the Drive sent seven batters to the plate, tallying three runs on four hits. David Mailman and Kristopher Negron began the inning with back-to-back singles before Che-Hsuan Lin tripled home both runners. Yamaico Navarro then recorded his first of three hits, singling in Lin.

Both the Braves and Drive engaged in a game of cat and mouse through the first four innings as they both scored single runs in the first and fourth innings. Jason Heyward put Rome on the board with a solo homer. Greenville answered right back as Ryan Kalish scored on Navarro's double, which was aided by a Cody Johnson error.

Heyward accounted for the Braves second run as he begin the top of the fourth by drawing a leadoff walk. After Freddie Freeman double, Heyward scored on a wild pitch. But once again the Drive answered back as Luis Exposito belted a solo homer in the home half of the fourth.

Chris Province lasted 6.0 innings, allowing both of Rome's runs on five hits and two walks while fanning three. The right-hander won his second consecutive start and improved to a perfect 3-0 on the season.

Ryne Lawson and Felix Ventura combined on the final three innings, holding the Braves scoreless. Ventura tossed a perfect ninth, striking out two, to earn his third save.

The Drive and Braves conclude their four-game series tomorrow evening with first pitch set for 7:05 PM. A pair of southpaws will toe the rubber as Greenville sends Jose Alvarez to the mound and Rome counters with Jose Ortegano.

Heroes Week continues tomorrow with Healthcare Workers Appreciation. For more information on single-game tickets, group outings, and luxury accommodations, visit www.GreenvilleDrive.com or call (864) 240-4500.

NOTES: Lin extended his hitting streak to 15 games

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