Braves Overcome GreenJackets in Narrow 3-1 Win
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Strong starting pitching and the offensive prowess of leadoff man Justin Dean combined to send Rome to a 3-1 victory Thursday, setting the stage for a possible series win for the Braves against rival Augusta.Dean continued his recent tear and finished the night with three hits,
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Strong starting pitching and the offensive prowess of leadoff man
Dean continued his recent tear and finished the night with three hits, two for extra bases, and helped fuel the rallies that allowed the Braves to take, and then build the lead. Dean flirted with hitting for the cycle for the second time in a week and was the catalyst for Rome on Thursday one night after he reached base five times in five plate appearances.
Augusta scored their only run of the game in the 1st inning against Rome starter RHP
Knotted up 1-1 in the 5th, Dean opened the inning with a double. He scored when
It wasn't a huge night for the Rome offense but it was enough. Rangel and relievers RHP's
Dean went 3-5 with a double, triple, RBI and a run scored.
Rome and Augusta conclude their four game series on Friday evening at SRP Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm. Rome will start LHP