SAL1 Rome Emperors

Braves Hook Catfish

Published on April 23, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome GA- The Rome Braves continued the winning streak defeating the Columbus Catfish 8-3 Friday night at State Mutual Stadium in front of 3,729 fans.

The Braves got on the board right away. In the first inning, JC Holt reached second on a two base error and later scored on another error giving the Braves a 1-0 lead.

In the top of the fifth the Catfish struck back. Gabriel Gutierrez led off the inning with a walk and scored on a Brandon Carter double tying the game at 1-1. Jamie Hoffman then tripled scoring Carter from second giving Columbus the lead 2-1.

The Braves added three runs in their half of the fifth. The inning began with a single to right from Dean White. Carl Loadenthal followed with a double, and Matt Young reached on a walk. JC Holt then cleared the bases with a triple to give Rome a 4-3 lead.

The hits kept coming even after an hour and twenty-four minute rain delay as Rome added a run in the sixth and three more in the seventh to close out scoring giving the Braves an 8-3 win.

The winning pitcher was Kelvin Villa (1-0) and the loser was Landestoy Troncoso (0-3).

Game three of the four game set with Columbus resumes Saturday night at seven. Tickets are available by calling 706-378-5144 or online at romebraves.com.

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