Rome Braves: First-round pick Hursh debuts against Tourists

Jason Hursh (Brittany Hannah / RN-T.com)

slideshow After a two hour and 32 minute delay to start the game, the Rome Braves defeated the Asheville Tourists 3-1 Friday night before 2,895 in attendance on a wet night at State Mutual Stadium.

Rome pitching was solid allowing just one run while scattering six hits and striking out six. Atlanta Braves first-round pick Jason Hursh went two innings in his debut, walking one and striking out three. Carlos Perez picks up the victory (4-0) and Alex Wilson the save (3). Ben Hughes (6-7) gets the loss for Asheville.

Asheville jumped on top 1-0 in the third inning on a lead off home run by Dillon Thomas (3). Rome bounced back to take a 2-1 advantage in the bottom of the frame. After two outs, Ross Heffley tripled and Jose Peraza walked. They both later scored on a triple by Eric Garcia. The Braves added an insurance run in the seventh for the 3-1 final.

Source: http://romenews-tribune.com/bookmark/23060037

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