Braves Beat Home Losing Streak

Rome, GA – Rome Braves defeated the Columbus Catfish (3-2) Saturday evening in 11 innings at State Mutual Stadium before 4,488 fans.

The Rome Braves got on the board in the first inning after CJ Lee doubled and later scored on a Freddie Freeman RBI groundout for the 1-0 advantage. In the fourth inning, Columbus’ Shawn Williams singled, Chase Fontaine walked, and Greg Sexton reaches on a fielding error allowing Williams to tie the game. Fontaine later scored on a groundout to give the Catfish the 2-1 lead. In the seventh Rome tied the game 2-2 on a Yohan Silva home run (2) to right field.

Rome claimed victory in the 11th inning after Michael Fisher reached on an error and went to second on a sacrifice bunt by Benji Johnson. In his first game back as a Rome Brave since being recalled from extended spring, Samuel Sime then lined a single to center scoring Fisher for the 3-2 victory.

Rome reliever Cory Gearrin gets the win (3-1) while Austin Hinkle takes the loss (0-1) for the Catfish. It was the first home victory for the Braves since May 1st.

The final game of the series against the Catfish will begin tomorrow afternoon at two. Don’t forget, it will be Sundae Sunday, which means ice cream specials and fun for the whole family! For ticket information, contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5144 or log onto www.romebraves.com.