Chipper Jones hits RBI single as Rome Braves open series with loss
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Final: Augusta 16, Rome 4

(State Mutual Stadium)

The turning point:

The Braves led 1-0 after the first inning, but the GreenJackets retaliated with two runs in the second, then adding five runs in the fourth and eight runs in the fifth.

Who did what for Rome: Atlanta Braves third basemen Chipper Jones, working a rehab assignment in Rome, went 1-for-1 with an RBI. Kyle Kubitza was 2-for-5 with a double, a triple, two RBIs and a run scored. Tony Mueller was 2-for-4, and Will Skinner was 2-for-4 with a run scored.

On the mound: Navery Moore took the loss for the Braves, dropping to 3-3 on the season. Moore pitched 3 2-3 innings, gave up eight hits, seven earned runs, walked two and struck out three.

Game notes: The Braves have now lost seven of their past 10 games.

Next Game: The Braves continue their series against the GreenJackets tonight at 7 p.m.



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