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SAL1 Rome Emperors

Five Run Eighth Gives Rome a 7-2 Victory

July 25, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - Rome defeated Columbia Wednesday afternoon at State Mutual Stadium 7-2 before a crowd 1,595.

Rome took a two run lead in the fourth inning when Jean Carlos Encarnacion reached on a fielding error allowing two runs to cross the plate for the 2-0 edge. In the sixth, Columbia cut the lead in half as Encarnacion couldn't handle a ground ball hit by Giovanny Alfonzo letting a run score. The Fireflies tied the game 2-2 in the eighth on Alfonzo's RBI double but Rome took a 7-2 lead in the bottom of the frame. Greyson Jenista's run scoring double, Jefrey Ramos' RBI single, Encarnacion's double to plate a run, and Drew Lugbauer added a two run double giving the Braves the runs needed to get the win.

Cutter Dyals (1-1) gets the win going two innings allowing one run on one hit. Darwin Ramos (3-3) get tagged with the loss.

The Braves and Fireflies meet in the final game of the series tomorrow evening at seven. It's Superhero Night with Wonder Woman making a special guest appearance. For information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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