SAL1 Rome Emperors

Grasshoppers squeak past Braves 3-2

Published on July 27, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Greensboro Grasshoppers defeated the Rome Braves 3-2 in a pitcher's duel Thursday night in front of 3,069 fans at State Mutual Stadium.

The game was locked in a scoreless tie through the first five innings as both starting pitchers shut down any offensive attempt. Rome's Adam Stanley threw six scoreless innings and only allowed three hits while Greensboro's starter Brett Sinkbeil threw five scoreless innings. The Braves finally got to Sinkbeil in the bottom of the sixth as Jamie Romak delivered a two-out single and was followed by Jordan Schafer who ripped an RBI triple into the right-center field gap giving the Braves the lead 1-0.

Stanley was replaced by Rome pitcher Asher Demme in the top of the seventh and the Grasshoppers immediately capitalized as Kris Harvey drew a two out walk and third baseman Jonathan Fulton crushed a home run over the scoreboard in left center field giving Greensboro a 2-1 lead.

The Grasshoppers would add an insurance run the top of the eighth on an Andrew Jenkins sacrifice fly that plated Paul Witt who had reach on a double extending Greensboro's lead 3-1. Rome would make a rally attempt in the bottom of the ninth with a single run, but the attempt would fall short as Grasshopper's reliever Blake Jones shut the door to earn the victory for Greensboro 3-2.

Demme (3-6) picked up the loss for the Braves going three innings and allowing three earned runs. Greensboro reliever Bradley Stone (1-3) was credited with the win tossing one and a third scoreless innings before Jones closed out the game for his seventeenth save of the season. With their win tonight, Greensboro evened the series at two games apiece.

Roster Moves: Pitcher Tyler Bullock has been sent to Myrtle Beach of the Carolina League. Bullock was 7-4 with a 4.15 ERA in 23 appearances this season. Nelson Payano returns to Rome from extended spring training in Orlando. Previously, Payano was 2-3 with a 2.77 ERA.

Rome will begin a four game series tomorrow night against the Hickory Crawdads starting at 7pm at State Mutual Stadium. Tomorrow night will be Mystery Bag Night where the first 1,000 fans that enter the gates will receive a bag full of various prizes plus the world famous Bonici Brothers pizza duo will make an appearance. For ticket information call 706-378-5144 or log on to www.romebraves.com.

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