Braves Fall to BlueClaws in 11 Innings

Published on July 20, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release

Rome, GA - The Lakewood BlueClaws topped the Rome Braves Monday night 4-0 at State Mutual Stadium before 1,661 fans.

Rome's Touki Toussaint had a no-hitter through sixth innings before being relieved by Daniel Cordero in the seventh. Cordero gave up Lakewood's only hit until the eleventh inning when Mitchell Osnowitz allowed two walks and a Scott Kingery (2) three-run homerun giving the BlueClaws a 3-0 lead. Kyle Martin (2) followed with a solo blast for the 4-0 score and the BlueClaws held on for win. The Braves had chances in the ninth and tenth with a runner at third and one out but couldn't push the winning run across the plate.

Matt Hockenberry (4-3) gets the victory while Mitchell Osnowitz (0-2) the loss.

The Braves and the Augusta GreenJackets will play on July 30 at 7 p.m. For information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log on to www.romebraves.com.

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