Braves Split with Hickory after Sunday Win

Published on July 13, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release

Rome, GA - The Rome Braves (7-18) defeated the Hickory Crawdads (15-10) on Sunday afternoon by a score of 9-4 to take split in the four game series at two games apiece.

Rome got started in the third on a two run triple by Johan Camargo for the 2-0 lead. The Braves offensive continued in the fifth when Victor Reyes reached on a single and was plated on a fielder's choice by Reed Harper. Harper scored when Connor Lien (2) launched a homer down the left field line to bring the Braves lead to 5-0. Rome would add two more runs in the fifth and single runs in the sixth and seventh. Hickory notched three runs in the seventh and a single run in the eight but the Braves pitching staff would not be denied and held the Crawdads off for the final 9-4 victory.

Brandon Barker (1-1) gets his first professional win while Akeem Bostick (5-5) gets the loss.

Roster Move: Rome announces that RHP Michael Flores has been transferred to Danville while RHP Matt Weaver comes to Rome from Danville. Roster is at 25 players.

Rome takes the day off tomorrow and then open a three game series at home against Greenville Drive. For information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

South Atlantic League Stories from July 13, 2014

• Legends Hold on for 6-5 Win over Hagerstown - Lexington Legends
• Suns Win Three of Four against Legends - Hagerstown Suns
• Shorebirds Storm Back for Series Win - Delmarva Shorebirds
• Sisco, Bierfeldt Lead Birds to 10-4 Win in Series Finale - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
• Drive Defeat GreenJackets 8-5 to Win Series - Greenville Drive
• Briceno's bombs lead Tourists to win, sweep - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
• Sweep Completed: Tourists Knock off Intimidators 8-2 - Asheville Tourists
• Singles Not Enough in Crawdads 9-4 Loss - Hickory Crawdads
• Braves Split with Hickory after Sunday Win - Rome Emperors
• Gnats Fall 5-Nil Sunday - Savannah Sand Gnats
• Smith Opens Four-Hit Shutout at Savannah - Charleston RiverDogs
• Greensboro Doubles up Power 6-3 - Charleston Dirty Birds
• Sanchez Becomes 78th Player to Go from Kannapolis to MLB - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
• Game Notes: Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox) vs. Asheville Tourists (Rockies) - July 13, 2014 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
• Shorebirds Game Notes at Lakewood - Delmarva Shorebirds
• WV Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
• Dogs Make Mama Proud with 4-1 Win on Saturday Night - Savannah Sand Gnats
• Crawdads Roll to 8-1 Win in Rome - Hickory Crawdads
• Asheville outlasts Intimidators in 15 innings - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Rome Emperors Stories

• Emperors Strikeout-Ridden Lineup Endures for Win over Bowling Green
• Drake's Homer Guides Emperors to First Win of 2026
• Asheville's Flurry in the Ninth Spoils Rome's Opening Night Extravaganza
• Emperors Announce Wynston Sawyer as Manager, Retain Majority of 2025 Staff
• Brave New World: Baldwin Wins NL ROTY