ROME BRAVES OPEN HOMESTAND WITH WIN OVER DIVISION-LEADING BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS

The Rome Braves opened up a 14-game homestand on Tuesday evening with a win over the High-A East South Division-leading Bowling Green Hot Rods by a final score of 5-2 at State Mutual Stadium. Those teams will meet again tonight in game two of an eight-game set; first pitch is slated for 7 pm.