Riley Goes Yard, Rome Wins 3-2
June 24, 2016 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release
Rome, GA - The Rome Braves defeated the Charleston Riverdogs Friday night 3-2 at State Mutual Stadium before 2,330 fans.
Charleston took a 2-0 lead in the third on a Chris Gittens two run double. In the bottom of the inning, Rome scored a run on a two out RBI base hit by Luke Dykstra. Three frames later, Ray-Patrick Didder singled to start the sixth and later scored on Austin Rliey's (5) two run homer to give the Braves a 3-2 advantage. Strong pitching by Grayson Jones and Matt Custred out of the bullpen held the Riverdogs scoreless the rest of the way giving Rome the 3-2 victory.
Jones (2-1) earns the win and Charleston starter Yefrey Ramirez (2-6) is the loser. Custred gets his second save. Rome starter Touki Toussaint went five innings allowing five hits and two runs.
The Braves and Charleston Riverdogs play again tomorrow at 6 p.m. For information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.
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