SAL1 Rome Emperors

Augusta Tops Braves

Published on June 3, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Augusta Green Jackets defeated the Rome Braves 4-3 in front of 2,405 fans Thursday night at State Mutual Stadium. The Braves fall to 23-31 on the season.

Augusta took the early lead in the first inning on a single to center field from Chris Dominguez to plate Nick Liles for the 1-0 score. The Green Jackets would add a second run in the fifth on a suicide squeeze from Juan Martinez to score Dan Cook.

Rome cut the lead in half in the sixth inning when Braeden Schlehuber scored on a Cory Harrilchak single to right to make it 2-1. Augusta extended their lead in the seventh with a two RBI single from Evan Crawford to plate Luke Anders and Hector Sanchez.

The Braves would close the gap in the ninth inning. After loading the bases, Harrilchak scored on a wild pitch followed by a Christian Bethancourt sacrifice fly to plate Mycal Jones, but the Green Jackets held on for the 4-3 final.

Brian Irving (3-1) picks up the win for Augusta while Rome's Brett DeVall (2-3) gets the loss. Jose Castilla earns his first save of the year for the Green Jackets.

The Braves face the Augusta GreenJackets again tomorrow night at seven for the for the series final. For ticket information, contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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