SAL1 Rome Emperors

15 Hit Attack by Delmarva, Braves Lose 9-4

Published on July 24, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Rome Braves (13-21) fell to the Delmarva Shorebirds (17-17) on Thursday night by a score of 9-4.

Delmarva got on the board in the second on a run scoring ground out from Anthony Vega and an RBI single by Anthony Caronia for the 2-0 lead. The Shorebirds added to their lead in the sixth on a pair of RBI singles by Vega and Caronia to make the score 4-0. Rome cut the lead in half in the seventh when Victor Caratini reached base on a double. Ross Wilson plated Caratini on a triple but also scored when on a throwing error making it a 4-2 game. A single from Johan Camargo and an RBI sacrifice fly by Wilson in the eighth inning would tie the game 4-4.

The Shorebirds took the lead for good in the ninth on an RBI single by Creede Simpson, a bases loaded walk that plated Jared Breen, a two run single by Vega, and another RBI single by Caronia for the 9-4 final.

Dylan Rheault (8-2) picks up the win while Pete Perez (0-3) is charged with the loss. Steve Janas pitched well recording 10 strike outs over 5.2 innings of work as Rome's starter.

The Rome Braves conclude the three game series against Delmarva tomorrow night at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Freddie Freeman bobble head doll. For information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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