SAL1 Rome Emperors

Three Rome players head to All-Star game

Published on June 10, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA – John H. Moss, President of the South Atlantic League announced the teams for the 46th Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game to be played on Tuesday, June 28th at Lake Olmstead Stadium in Augusta, Georgia. "The teams representing the Northern and Southern Divisions in the 2005 South Atlantic League All-Star Game are full of great, young talent some of whom are destined to become future Major League Players and who will surely provide for a very exciting game in Augusta," Moss said.

Representing the Rome Braves will be pitcher Luis Atilano, catcher Clint Sammons, and infielder Mike Rozema. "We are happy to represent Rome and Northwest Georgia in this season's All Star Game. This is a great reward for our players," says Rome Braves General Manager Michael Dunn.

The Southern Division club will serve as the host team and will be managed by Bill Mosiello, Field Manager of the Charleston RiverDogs who has led his club to its current standing atop the South Atlantic League Southern Division. Roberto Kelly, Field Manager of the host team, Augusta GreenJackets will provide assistance in his role as Coach, and Steve Renko of the Charleston RiverDogs will be the team's Pitching Coach. Jeffrey Shanley of the Augusta GreenJackets will be the Southern Division Trainer.

Atilano has enjoyed a successful first half going 5-3 with a 3.53 ERA. Clint Sammons is currently hitting .292 with 22 RBI while Mike Rozema is also hitting .292 with 28 RBI.

The Braves return home tomorrow night at seven to take on the Hickory Crawdads for a four game series. Birdzerk will be on hand to provide some fun as well presented by Remax of Rome and Oldies 95.7. Call the Braves ticket hotline for information at 706-378-5144.

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