SAL1 Rome Emperors

Hoppers Snag Win from Braves

Published on July 9, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Rome Braves were defeated by the Greensboro Grasshoppers 4-3 Wednesday afternoon at State Mutual Stadium in front of 3,265 fans.

Rome's Cody Johnson hit a solo home run in the second inning to give the Braves the 1-0 advantage.

Greensboro took the lead 2-1 in the fourth on a two RBI home run by Matt Dominguez.

A solo home run by Rome's Freddie Freeman in the sixth inning tied the game 2-2. The Braves were back on top 3-2 in the eighth on a RBI single by Cody Johnson.

The Hoppers snatched the lead in the ninth inning on a two run RBI double by Torre Langley. Greensboro's bullpen held the Braves to the 4-3 final.

Corey Madden (5-0) gets the win for Greensboro with one strikeout two walks and two hits in one inning. The loss goes to Benino Pruneda (2-4).

Rome completes the series against Greensboro tomorrow at 7 PM. It's Dollar Drink night and for ticket information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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