SAL1 Rome Emperors

Braves Win with Offensive Breakout

Published on April 21, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Braves scored five runs in the first four innings to cruise to a 7-2 win in front of 2,541 fans at State Mutual Stadium.

The Braves took an early 1-0 lead in the first when Cole Miles led off with a single to left, stole second, and moved to third on a wild pitch. Jason Heyward then grounded out to first and Miles came around to score.

The next inning Savannah's Jordan Abruzzo (1) led off with a solo homerun to left, tying the game 1-1. In the bottom of the second Concepcion Rodriguez walked and Rome Braves newcomer Benji Johnson moved him to second on a groundout. Adam Coe then doubled to left scoring Rodriguez and putting the Braves back on top 2-1.

The Braves would add to their lead with one run in the third and then two more in the fourth to make the score 5-1. The two innings were highlighted by a Cody Johnson double scoring Fisher and then a Michael Fisher two run homerun (1).

In the fifth Savannah's Jake Eigsti doubled and Daniel Stegall singled to score Eigsti and cut the lead to 5-2. Rome added insurance runs in the seventh and eighth highlighted by a Cody Johnson mammoth homerun (4) and the Braves take the game by a final of 7-2.

Rome's Scott Diamond picks up his first win of the season (1-0) going six innings, allowing only one run, and striking out six. Edgar Osuna gets the save (2) and the loss goes to Scott Moviel (1-3).

The Braves head to Columbus and Savannah for the next six games before returning home to face Greenville on April 29th . For ticket information, contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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