SAL1 Rome Emperors

Rain Shortened Game Goes to Savannah

Published on April 13, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - Heavy rains hit State Mutual Stadium Monday night but not before Savannah took a 5-2 lead into the sixth inning giving them the victory in game one of a three game set in Rome.

The Sand Gnats posted a run in the first inning when Tomas Nido connected for a single into right-center field scoring Wulimer Becerra. The Braves answered with two runs in the second. With the bases loaded Tanner Murphy grounded into a force out allowing Tanner Krietemeier to score and Codey McElroy later scored the second run on a wild pitch by Martires Arias.

The Sand Gnats tied the game in the third on a two out RBI double by Tomas Nido and took the lead in the fifth on a three run double Jon Leroux making it a 5-2 final.

Martires Arias gets the win (1-0) and Chad Sobotka (0-1) the loss.

The Braves and the Savannah Sand Gnats play their second game in a three game series Tuesday night at 7pm. For information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com

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