Braves Come Up Empty in the Clutch in 3-0 Loss
GREENSBORO, NC - The Rome lineup went hitless with runners in scoring position and grounded into four double-plays in a frustrating 3-0 defeat against Greensboro on Tuesday evening at First National Bank Field. Losses by both Asheville and Augusta keep the Braves two games out of first place with six
GREENSBORO, NC - The Rome lineup went hitless with runners in scoring position and grounded into four double-plays in a frustrating 3-0 defeat against Greensboro on Tuesday evening at First National Bank Field. Losses by both Asheville and Augusta keep the Braves two games out of first place with six regular season contests remaining.
Despite another strong pitching performance the offense was unable to find the big hits when they needed them. Rome threatened throughout the game and had multiple rallies snuffed out by double play grounders. The Braves collected nine total hits.
In the 2nd, 4th and 6th innings Rome had two on and nobody out. Each time a double-play crushed the momentum. In the 5th a leadoff double couldn't do the trick. At one point the leadoff hitter reached base in five consecutive innings and was stranded in scoring position.
Rome starter LHP
Greensboro scored their first run on a groundout in the 2nd inning and added two more in the 6th to make it 3-0.
Rome is 0-18 with runners in scoring position across the first two games of the series.
Rome and Greensboro continue their four game set Wednesday evening at First National Bank Field. First pitch of Game 3 is scheduled for 7 pm. The Braves are expected to start RHP