Simmons leads Kannapolis past Rome to win matinee

Cameron Simmons homered and had two hits as the Kannapolis Intimidators beat the Rome Braves 4-2 on Wednesday.

Up 1-0 in the third, Kannapolis extended its lead when Corey Zangari hit a two-run double.

The Braves cut into the deficit in the sixth inning when Greg Cullen hit an RBI double and then scored on a single by Shea Langeliers.

The Intimidators tacked on another run in the eighth when Camilo Quinteiro hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Gunnar Troutwine.

Kannapolis right-hander Jason Bilous (6-8) picked up the win after allowing two runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings. Ricky Devito (0-2) took the loss in the South Atlantic League game after giving up three runs and six hits over four innings.

Cullen doubled and singled twice, driving in a run and also scoring one for the Braves.

Langeliers, Dean and Venter lead Rome win

Shea Langeliers had four hits, while Justin Dean and Brendan Venter recorded three apiece as the Rome Braves defeated the Kannapolis Intimidators 14-4 on Tuesday.

Langeliers singled four times, scoring four runs.

Trailing 2-0 in the third, Kannapolis tied the game when Tyler Osik drew a bases-loaded walk and Ramon Beltre hit an RBI single.

Rome answered in the bottom of the frame, scoring three runs to take the lead. Jeremy Fernandez hit a tworun double and then scored on a double by Venter en route to the three-run lead.

Rome later scored in four additional innings, including a four-run seventh, when Bryce Ball hit a solo home run to help put the game out of reach.

Tanner Lawson (4-6) got the win in relief while Kannapolis starter Davis Martin (7-9) took the loss in the South Atlantic League game.