Rome Roughs up Tourists for Sixth Straight
July 9, 2022 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Rome Emperors News Release
Rome Braves starting pitcher Roddery Munoz
(Rome Emperors)
ROME, GA - The Rome Braves would come out swinging on Saturday night in their matchup with the Asheville Tourists, scoring eleven runs for the second straight night.
The Braves would strike first in the bottom after Drew Campbell reached on a fielders choice that scored Vaughn Grissom. Tyler Tolve would make it a two run game with his fifth homer of the year in the bottom of the second.
The bottom would see Bryson Horne double to score both Vaughn Grissom and Drew Campbell. The bulk of the Braves offense would come in the bottom of the seventh as Drew Campbell would drive in Justyn-Henry Malloy to make it a five run to none score. A Beau Philip double would score Tyler Tolve and Bryson Horne, setting the stage for Brian Klein. In the home half of the seventh, Brian Klein would send his first home run as a Rome Braves over the right field fence to make it a nine to nothing ball game.
The eighth inning would see Drew Campbell single to score Vaughn Grissom, and a bases loaded walk to Willie Carter would score the Braves' eleventh and final run of the game.
Starting pitcher Roddery Munoz would only need one of those runs, as he would record one of his more dominant outings of the year. The Dominican right hander would go six full innings, striking out a season high nine batters, and allowing one hit. The Rome bullpen would continue their excellence with three no-hit innings, combining for two walks and two strike outs.
Rome's win streak now sits at six straight, and the Braves sit in a prime opportunity to secure their first six game series sweep in franchise history on Sunday. Dylan Dodd will get the starting nod for the Braves.  About Rome Braves
The Rome Braves baseball team is the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the South Atlantic League. Since its inaugural 2003 season, the Rome Braves have captured two South Atlantic League Championships (2003 and 2016). Stop by AdventHealth Stadium or call 706-378-5100 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For the latest news and updates, visit romebraves.com or connect with @TheRomeBraves on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 
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