Rome scored an unearned run in the top of the 1st. The Catfish responded with a run in the bottom of the inning, on an RBI single by 3B Cesar Suarez that scored CF Desmond Jennings, who had singled to start the inning.
Back to back doubles by Rome in the 2nd inning allowed the visitors to take the lead. It would have been more, but RF Quinn Stewart fielded a ground ball single, and threw to C Craig Albernaz, who held on to the ball when Rome 3B Brandon Monk ran him over trying to score. Instead, it was out three, and the inning ended with a 2-1 Rome lead.
In the 4th, Rome scored another run on a single and a triple. The Catfish got a run back in the bottom of the inning when DH Ryan Royster hit a solo shot over the right center field wall.
Catfish starter Jeremy Hellickson allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, in 5 innings. He struck out 3. Wilton Noel struck out 4 in 2 innings relief. Columbus native Brian Baker came on in the 8th and sat Rome down in order. He allowed a 2-out double in the 9th, but forced the 3rd ground ball out of the inning, and picked up his 1st win of the season.
The Catfish have now beaten Rome in all 5 meetings this season. Tomorrow's game is a mid-day affair, staring at 11:00 AM. I'll be there.
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