The Legends started the slugfest with a run in the first inning on a Nick Dini RBI single
The Legends started the slugfest with a run in the first inning on a Nick Dini RBI single
The Braves then tied the game in the second on an RBI single by Tanner Murphy. Lexington retook the lead in the third with three runs highlighted by a Joe Dudek two RBI double. However, the Braves once again evened the score in the bottom half with three runs, highlighted by Brett Cumberland's (3) two-run home run. Lexington regained the lead, adding one in the fourth before both teams traded runs in the fifth to leave the score at 6-5. Rome's defense and pitching struggled in the sixth as six runs crossed the plate for the Legends, giving them a commanding 12-5 advantage. The Braves mounted a comeback, scoring five runs in the seventh, highlighted by a Cristian Pache two RBI single. It proved to be too little too late as Rome fell by the 12-10 final.
Ofreidy Gomez (1-5) picks up the victory for Lexington while Ian Anderson (2-4) suffers the loss for Rome. Jose Veras (1) picks up the save.
Rome and Lexington face off again Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.
