Rome Emperors shortstop Lizandro Espinoza

Espinoza Homers in Third-Straight Game, Emps' Unable to Squash 'Hoppers

GREENSBORO, NC - Rome's leadoff batter, Lizandro Espinoza became just the twelfth Emperor in the last decade to homer in three-straight games, but the Emperors were once again unable to put away the Grasshoppers Thursday, losing 5-4. Titus Dumitru's second homer of the series jumpstarted the Emperors offense in the first inning, crushing an 0-0 fastball down the left field line. Dylan Shockley followed suit in the second, s... Full Story