SAL1 Rome Emperors

Back to Back Homers Hurt Braves

Published on July 3, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Augusta GreenJackets (10-5) defeated the Rome Braves (3-12) 3-2 on Thursday night in front of 5,105 fans to take the series.

The contest was scoreless until the bottom of the fifth when Rome posted a run on an RBI single by Connor Lien for the 1-0 score. Augusta took the lead 3-1 in the seventh on a two run homer by Ryan Tuntland (1) followed by a solo shot from Rando Moreno (1). Rome attempted to rally in the ninth when Connor Oliver reached on a walk and was plated on a single by Sal Giardina but would ultimately fall short giving Augusta the 3-2 win.

DJ Snelton (4-1) gets the win while Tyler Vail (0-3) is charged with the loss.

The Rome Braves travel to Charleston for three games then head to Asheville for three games before returning home to face Hickory on July 10th. For information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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