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Rome Edges Augusta, 2-1

June 29, 2009 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release

Rome, GA - The Rome Braves defeated the Augusta GreenJackets 2-1 in front of 2,154 fans at State Mutual Stadium Monday night in a pitchers duel.

The game was scoreless until the sixth inning when Augusta made it 1-0 on an RBI single by Andy D'Alessio. The Braves followed in the bottom of the inning and took the lead on a Gerry Rodriguez two run home run giving Rome the eventual 2-1 win.

Paul Clemens (4-3) earned the win pitching a stellar eight innings, giving up only four hits, and allowing only one run. Aaron King (3-5) takes the loss for Augusta going seven strong innings with four hits and two runs allowed. Jaye Chapman gets his seventh save of the season.

The Braves host the Bowling Green Hot Rods tomorrow night at 7pm.

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