SAL1 Rome Emperors

Tough Friday Night Loss for Braves

August 10, 2012 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - The Greensboro Grasshoppers won their third straight over the Rome Braves Friday evening by a final score of 3-2 before 2,708 fans. It was Rome's fourth consecutive loss.

Greensboro jumped on the board with two runs in the first inning thanks to a two run homer by Aaron Senne (8). They added another run in the third on an RBI groundout by James Wooster to make it a 3-0 game.

The Braves scored twice in the bottom of the inning on a two run double by Kyle Kubitza for the 3-2 score. Greensboro pitching shutdown the Braves offense the rest of the way to hold on for the win.

Scott Lyman (2-6) gets the win for Greensboro and Rome's A.J. Holland (2-8) is hit with the loss.

The Braves and Grasshoppers meet again tomorrow at 7p.m for the final game of the series. Nickelodeon TV star, Dora the Explorer with meet fans during the game. For ticket information, contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.

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