In a thrilling game, the Rome Emperors defeated the Asheville Tourists 13-6, led by a potent offense that garnered 14 hits and capitalized on poor pitching. Despite Herick Hernandez's mixed pitching performance, the Emperors stormed back from an early 2-0 deficit, scoring five runs in the fourth inning and adding an impressive eight runs in the eighth. Ambioris Tavarez and Justin Janas were key contributors, while Samuel Strickland highlighted a pitching staff that had a rough game overall yet managed to secure critical outs at key moments.
Herick Hernandez struggled with command in his four innings, giving up two hits and two earned runs, but still showed improvement compared to earlier starts.
The Rome Emperors offense shone brightly with 14 hits, scoring 13 runs and taking advantage of erratic pitching, leading to a commanding victory over Asheville.
The most explosive moment came in the eighth inning with the Emperors scoring eight runs, highlighted by Ambioris Tavarez's clutch two-run single.
Samuel Strickland was the standout pitcher for Rome, securing two scoreless innings and striking out three, showcasing the depth of their pitching staff.
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