Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rome). They blew past the Gordon Central Warriors 12-6 on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wolves considering their one-run performance the match before.
Bryce Patty made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. He also got two hits, marking his first of the season.
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In other batting news, Jackson Slatky was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Rome's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 1-4 when he doesn't). Wyatt Costlow was another key player, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4.
Rome was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. The last time their batting average was this high was back in February of 2024.
Rome's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Gordon Central, they are on a 23-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Rome will challenge Paulding County at 5:55 p.m. on Monday. As for Gordon Central, they will take on Chattooga at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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