SAL1 Rome Emperors

Early Runs Sink Braves

Published on July 22, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Lexington Legends defeated the Rome Braves 3-2 Thursday night in front of 2,791 fans at State Mutual Stadium. The Braves fall to 13-14 in the second half.

Lexington scored the first run of the game with two outs in the second inning. Rene Garcia doubled and reached third on a Grant Hogue bunt single. After a walk to Jose Altuve to load the bases, pitcher Caleb Brewer threw a wild pitch allowing Garcia to cross home. The Legends extended their lead in the third when Kody Hinze walked then scored on a Jonathan Meyer RBI triple. Renzo Tello plated Meyer with a sacrifice fly for the 3-0 score.

Rome closed the gap with a run in the fourth on a Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg (1) homerun and another in the fifth inning when Edward Salcedo tripled then scored on a Jake Hanson sacrifice fly, but Lexington's pitching held for the 3-2 win.

Jose Cisnero (5-5) earns the win for the Legends while Rome's Caleb Brewer (3-2) picks up the loss. The Braves and Legends conclude the four game series tomorrow night at 7pm. For ticket information, contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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