Lineup Leads Rome to 14-4 Blowout Win over Kannapolis
ROME, GA - The Rome Braves opened their homestand in grand style on Tuesday evening, blowing the doors off Kannapolis in a 14-4 romp at State Mutual Stadium.Rome enjoyed season-highs for both runs and hits while winning their third straight game overall and keeping pace with Asheville in the division
ROME, GA - The Rome Braves opened their homestand in grand style on Tuesday evening, blowing the doors off Kannapolis in a 14-4 romp at State Mutual Stadium.
Rome enjoyed season-highs for both runs and hits while winning their third straight game overall and keeping pace with Asheville in the division race. Five different Braves hitters had multi-hit efforts, led by a four hit night for
The Braves got the scoring started with two tallies in the 2nd inning.
Leading the Intimidators 6-3 in the 6th inning the Rome offense would again stir with runners in scoring position. Consecutive two out singles from
The carnage got bad enough that Kannapolis turned to third baseman
Langeliers was 4-5 and scored four runs. Dean went 3-6 with two RBI. Venter was 3-4 with a double, two RBI and was hit by a pitch. Fernandez was 2-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk. Ball went 2-4 with a homer and a walk. Rodriguez was 1-4 with a double, three RBI and was hit by a pitch.
All nine starting position players had at least one hit and Rome was a sensational 8-17 with runners in scoring position.
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Rome and Kannapolis continue their three game series on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch of Game 2 is scheduled for 1 pm from State Mutual Stadium. Rome will start RHP