Rome sweeps doubleheader against Augusta

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Hayden Deal tossed a four-hit complete game and Jean Carlos Encarnacion hit a two-run home run and had two hits, as the Rome Braves topped the Augusta GreenJackets 5-1 to complete a doubleheader sweep Tuesday.

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Trailing 1-0, the Braves took the OHDG IRU JRRG LQ WKH ¿IWK LQQLQJ when Encarnacion homered to bring home Brendan Venter.

The Braves later tacked on three runs in the sixth when Greyson Jenista hit a two-run single and Jefrey Ramos hit a solo home run to secure the victory.

Jose Marte (6-4) went 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs and six hits while striking out six in the South Atlantic League game.

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Walter Borkovich got Ryan Kirby WR À\ RXW ZLWK UXQQHUV RQ ¿UVW DQG third to end the game for his second save of the season.

The home run by Graffanino gave the Braves a 5-4 lead.

The Braves tacked on another run in the seventh when Waters hit a solo home run.

Tyler Watson (1-0) got the win with 1 2/3 innings of scoreless, three-hit relief while Stetson Woods (1-1) took the loss in the South Atlantic League game.