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RiverDogs Can't Conquer Rome, Fall 4-2

July 5, 2015 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Charleston RiverDogs could not rally back from an early 3-0 deficit and fell 4-2 to the Rome Braves in the second game of the series Sunday evening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

The RiverDogs (4-7 second half, 38-43 overall) had their best chance to mount a comeback trailing 4-1 entering the bottom of the seventh. Alec Grosser replaced Rome's starter Oriel Caicedo (3-3) and walked all three batters he faced, which brought the crowd of 3,172 to their feet. Carlos Salazar entered the game in relief and struck out Ryan Lindemuth and Derek Toadvine to quell the rally.

With the bases loaded and two outs, a pitch bounced off the glove of the catcher Tanner Murphy and Angel Aguilar raced in to score. Collin Slaybaugh drew a walk to re-load the bases, but Salazar struck out Vince Conde to retire the side.

Charleston scored their first run on an RBI ground out by Ryan Lindemuth with the bases loaded in the fifth. The RiverDogs went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position despite having the bases loaded in the fifth and seventh.

Rome (5-5 second half, 36-44 overall) got on the board first for the second game in a row by plating three runs in the top of the third. Bryan De La Rosa led off the inning with a double to left, Stephen Gaylor walked, and Joseph Daris hit a bunt single to load the bases with no outs.

Ozhaino Albies knocked in the first Braves run with a single to right. Omar Obregon grounded into a fielder's choice to score Gaylor. Jordan Edgerton followed with an RBI singled to center to increase Rome's lead to 3-0.

The Braves scored their fourth run on a wild pitch by David Palladino (2-6) in the sixth. Palladino went six innings and took the loss, giving up four runs on seven hits. Joey Maher tossed three scoreless in relief of the starter Palladino. The Braves' Brad Roney worked around a two-out walk to set down the RiverDogs in the ninth and earn his second save of the season.

BOX SCORE: http://atmilb.com/1HGaUDM

GAME HIGHLIGHTS: https://youtu.be/trCr1niAkls

BALLPARK FUN: Fans were treated to a pregame catch on the field. Shark Week kicked off Sunday and there were many shark references around the ballpark on Sunday. Fans enjoyed a 'Fish Face' camera where people made their best fish face on the video board. The shark mascot was seen frequently running around the ballpark entertaining members of the crowd. Many children were also in attendance for Kids Club Sunday at The Joe. Many outstanding catches were made in the crowd on foul balls. Fans stayed late after the game to receive autographs from all the RiverDogs players and coaches.

COMING UP: The RiverDogs continue their four-game home series against Rome Monday at 7:05 p.m. Charleston will send LHP Justin Kamplain (2-9, 4.86 ERA) to the mound against RHP Yean Carlos Gil (0-1, 6.94 ERA) for the Braves. You can watch the game on MiLB.tv or listen to the action on "The Big Talker" 1250 WTMA, WTMA.com, and RiverDogs.com.

Every Monday at The Joe is Coors Monday Night Baseball, presented by Kickin' 92.5. Visit the Ashley View Pub for $1 hot dogs and $1 draft beers as the RiverDogs spoof Monday Night Football. Prove how well you know the RiverDogs team by playing a web-based game of baseball live at the ballpark. Fan can choose players from Monday night's game and cheer them on as they follow the scoring along on their phones. The winner for the night will take home a grand prize, and there will be prizes for second and third place as well. Monday is also Firefighter Night at The Joe sponsored by ServiceMaster, so join us and help celebrate Lowcountry firefighters. Dogs With a Cause will feature Operation Christmas Child, the world's largest Christmas project that brings joy and hope to needy children around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes.

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