Rome Takes Savannah

Rome, GA – The Rome Braves continued their good work this home stand by defeating the Savannah Sand Gnats 6-3 Wednesday night at State Mutual Stadium before 2,866 fans. It was
the Braves’ third win in their last four games.

Rome led Savannah the entire night and started things off with a run in the second inning with a two out RBI single by Larry Williams. Rome added two more runs in the third on RBI singles by Tyler Flowers and Chase Fontaine for the 3-0 lead.

Savannah made it a 3-2 game in the fourth. D.J. Wabick blasted a two run homer but Rome quickly grabbed back one of the runs in the bottom of the inning thanks to a solo shot by Larry Williams to make it a 4-2 game

The Braves added two insurance runs in the fifth inning for the 6-2 lead and went on to win the game
6-3.

Kyle Cofield earns the win (4-6) while Matt Durkin gets the loss (4-5). Jorge Acosta picks up the
save (1).

The Braves take on the Sand Gnats again tomorrow night at seven o’clock. It is two for one beverage night presented by South 107. For ticket information call 706-378-5144 or log on to www.romebraves.com.