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SAL Rome Emperors

Dodd Hurls Gem, Braves Come Away Winners on Independence Day

July 4, 2022 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome Braves pitcher Dylan Dodd
Rome Braves pitcher Dylan Dodd
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ROME, GA - The Rome Braves welcomed the Asheville Tourists into town for the first time in 2022 for their Independence Day Celebration. The last time the Braves faced the Tourists was on the road in June. Over six games against the Tourists, Rome hit for a collective .373 team average, scored 75 runs, walloped 14 homers (3 Grand Slams), 10 doubles, 82 overall hits, 41 walks, 148 total bases, and a team OPS of 1.088.

Dylan Dodd got the ball in game one against the Tourists, and Diosmerky Taveras would take the bump for Asheville. The two starters would each take no hit bids into the fifth, but despite not collecting a base hit, Asheville jumped on the board first in the top of the fifth. After Cristian Gonzalez reached on a fielder's choice, Zach Daniels would score on a throwing error by Justyn-Henry Malloy.

The Braves would equalize in the bottom half of the fifth with Tyler Tolve's fourth home run of the year. Jacob Pearson would tack on the go-ahead run with a sac fly that scored Bryson Horne.

That would be all the offense that either team could muster up, as Dylan Dodd would plow through the Asheville line up. Dodd would spin five innings of no-hit ball, making way for Rome's bullpen who continued their dominance. Alec Barger and Trey Riley would be the first two men out, and would keep the no-hitter in tact. Jake McSteen was the next man out, and would allow Asheville to collect their first knock of the night. Barger, Riley, and McSteen would all be credited with holds, as Austin Smith would slam the door out of the pen, giving the Braves their forty-second win of the season, and their sixth win of the second half. Dylan Dodd picked up the win, his eighth of the season.

Rome and Asheville will take the day off on Tuesday, and pick back up on Wednesday for a 7:00 pm start, where Andrew Hoffmann will get the ball for the Braves.

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