IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves Tame The RiverDogs

May 13, 2006 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Rome, GA - Once again it was timely hitting and great pitching as the Rome Braves defeated the Charleston RiverDogs 4-3 Saturday night at State Mutual Stadium before 5,105 fans.

Charleston got on the board in the second inning as C.J. Henry hit a solo home run to centerfield (2) to give the RiverDogs the lead 1-0. Rome bounced back in the bottom half of the inning to take the lead 4-1 highlighted by an Elvis Andrus three run double to right field.

Charleston added single runs in the fifth and ninth innings to close the gap to 4-3 but it was too little too late as Rome held on for the victory 4-3. Jeff Lyman picked up the victory (2-0) and Edgar Soto took the loss for Charleston (1-1). Rome starter Horacio Ramirez pitching on a Major League Baseball rehab assignment went 4.2 innings and gave up 2 runs on five hits. Johnson Travels to Columbus: Atlanta Braves outfielder Kelly Johnson will travel with the team to Columbus to continue his rehab stint with Rome. Johnson had one hit in four at bats on Saturday.

The Braves enjoy an off day Sunday before heading to Columbus and Charleston before returning home to face Savannah on May 23rd to begin an eight game home stand. Tickets are available at the Rome Braves ticket office or online at www.romebraves.com.

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