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SAL1 Rome Emperors

Braves Bury BlueClaws 8-5

May 3, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Rome Braves defeated the Lakewood BlueClaws 8-5 before a crowd of 4,463.

In the second inning, Jose Bermudez singled home two RBI for the Braves and a wild pitch with a runner at third plated another run for the 3-0 game. Rome extended their lead in the third thanks to William Contreras' two run shot to right field giving the Braves a 5-0 advantage. Lakewood scratched the scoreboard in the fifth on a solo home run by Yahir Gurrola (1) to close to a 5-1 score. The Braves plated three more runs in the bottom of the inning highlighted by a run scoring balk and a two run single by Luis Mejia making it an 8-1 game. The BlueClaws scored three in the seventh and one in the ninth but Rome held on for the 8-5 final.

Braves starter Kyle Muller (3-0) enjoyed a solid outing going 6.1 innings, allowing two runs, while scattering seven hits for the win. Lakewood's Spencer Howard (2-2) gets the loss.

The Asheville Tourists come to town Friday to begin a four game series. For information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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