SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Braves' Bierman wins in return to Kannapolis

Published on August 27, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (August 27, 2014) - Former Intimidators pitcher Sean Bierman enacted revenge on the mound for Rome, working 5.0 strong relief innings to lead the Braves past Kannapolis, 5-2, on Wednesday at CMC-NorthEast Stadium. Bierman, who signed with the Braves last week, struck out eight batters while limiting Kannapolis to a pair of unearned runs.

Rome's Jacob Schraeder broke a 2-2 tie with a 2-run home run (10) off former University of Tampa teammate Matt Abramson with two outs in the seventh inning. The Braves tacked on another run in the eighth when Codey McElroy scored on a Cody Livesay RBI-groundout.

Bierman (2-1) won his second game in as many appearances with Rome. He tossed 5.0 innings, allowing two unearned runs on three hits while walking three in his second 5-inning relief effort with Rome.

Kannapolis (60-72, 31-34 Second Half) trailed 2-0 before plating a pair of runs thanks to a Braves error in the sixth inning. Carl Thomore reached on a throwing error by shortstop Codey McElroy and later scored on an Eddy Alvarez RBI-single. Jacob Morris added a bases-loaded walk to push the tying run across.

Abramson (3-8) took the loss for Kannapolis, allowing three runs on six hits over 3.0 relief innings. Starter Jordan Guerrero took no decision, allowing a run on four hits, and Tanner Mendonca gave up a run on two hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.0 frames in his second South Atlantic League appearance.

The Intimidators wrap up this 3-game series against the Braves on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. with the team's final Thirsty Thursday promotion of the season. For ticket and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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