Chapel Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Rome Wolves by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Chapel Hill of the 12-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Rome's part, Bryson Bridges and Braxton Wade made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Bridges pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Wade struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Bridges scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Wade scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Jeremiah Farrer was incredible, scoring a run and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Alex Rodriguez was another key contributor, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Chapel Hill's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Rome, their win ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-18.
Chapel Hill will take on Creekside at 5:55 p.m. on Monday. As for Rome, they will head out on the road to take on Sequoyah at 5:55 p.m. on Monday. Sequoyah is coming into the matchup with three straight victories at home, so Rome will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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