Braves Bite Back At RiverDogs - Rome Evens Series

Rome, GA – The Rome Braves get their first win of the second half defeating the Charleston Riverdogs 2-1 before 3,584 fans in attendance at State Mutual Stadium.

The Riverdogs got an early lead by scoring a run in opening inning on a Scott Fortenberry RBI single scoring Mitch Hilligoss for the 1-0 advantage. The Braves would answer back in the bottom half of the first when Yohan Silva crossed the plate on a two run homer over the left field wall by Jon Mark Owings giving Rome the 2-1 lead. The Rome bullpen held Charleston the rest of the way to secure the victory.

Braves pitching overall gave up just six hits and just one earn run. Jeff Lyman fired six strong innings and gets credit for the win (3-7). Beau Jones, Ryne Reynoso and Chris Medlen blanked the Riverdogs with Medlen earning the save (8). Hector Noesi receives the loss for the Charleston (1-1).

Rome takes on Charleston again tomorrow at 7pm with Zooperstars set to entertain the fans presented by Comcast. For ticket information call 706-378-5144 or log on to www.romebraves.com.