Braves Close Home Stand with Win

Published on June 22, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release

Rome, GA - The Rome Braves defeated the Savannah Sand Gnats 7-3 Sunday afternoon at State Mutual Stadium in front of 2,608 fans.

Rome got on the board in the first inning when Benji Johnson walked, advanced to third on a Jason Heyward single. Freddie Freeman singled, advanced Heyward to second driving in Johnson making the score 1-0. Heyward and Freeman advanced as Michael Fisher grounded out and both later scored on a Cody Johnson double, allowing Rome to take the lead 3-0. In the second, Richard Pena walked and moved to second on a wild pitch. Sean McCraw, Nicholas Giarraputo, and Carlos Guzman also walked, allowing Pena to score and make the 3 -1 score. During the third the Sand Gnats scored another run when Juan Lagares hit his first homerun for the 3-2 score.

In the seventh Rome added to their lead when Stephen Shults hit his third home run of the season for the 4-2 score. In Savannah's half of the eighth, Joaquin Rodriguez reached on a bunt single and advanced on a throwing error by Samuel Sime. Sean McCraw singled to right field scoring Rodriguez to make score 4-3.

The eighth inning was highlighted by Freddie Freeman (10) and Cody Johnson (10) homeruns. Johnson's homerun also drove home Michael Fisher resulting in the 7-3 final.

Tommy Palica (4-2) gets the win for the Braves while Elvin Ramirez (5-6) is tagged with the loss for the Sand Gnats.

Rome returns home on June 30th. The annual Independence day fireworks show will be held on July 1st this season. For ticket information, contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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