Pitching Staff Falters in 11-3 Loss

West Virginia's offensive started hot and never cooled off. 

After scoring two runs on an RBI single by Carlos Munoz in the first inning the Braves made it a 2-1 game in the second when Justin Ellison scored on a fielder's choice. The Power added three more in the third thanks to RBI singles Victor Fernandez and Munoz and a wild pitch to score a run to take a 5-1 lead. The Braves began to claw back in the sixth inning when Justin Ellison (5) hit a two run home run to cut the lead to 5-3. However, the bullpen collapsed late as West Virginia scored four in the seventh, one and the eighth and one in the ninth inning for the 11-2 final.
James Marvell (4-6) gets the win for West Virginia while Jeremy Walker (3-9) takes the loss for Rome.
Rome will have a day off tomorrow before heading out on a six game road trip starting with the Lakewood Blueclaws on Wednesday.