The Rome Braves’ dramatic second half turn-around continued on Saturday night when they downed Kannapolis 5-2 to win their 13th straight game. The Braves broke the 2004 teams record of 11 straight wins on Friday, and now just keeping adding to their own record.

The Braves, who suffered one of the worst first half in the team’s history (18-52), are now on the complete opposite end of the spectrum and have the best record in the second half of the entire South Atlantic League at (29-14).

The R-Braves now have a six game lead over Asheville in the Southern Division, and will try to extend their record today when they take on the Intimidators at 5:05 p.m. today in Kannapolis, N.C.

Final: Braves 5, Intimidators 2 (Kannapolis, N.C.)

How it happened: With the game tied at two heading into the seventh, the Braves scored a run in the inning and added two more in the ninth.

Who did what for Rome: Robby Hefflinger hit his eighth homer of the season. William Beckwith, Brandon Drury, Chase Anselment and Cory Brownsten each drove in one run.

On the mound: A.J. Holland gave up one run during five innings, Ian Thomas earned his fourth win, and David Petereson closed the game out to earn his sixth save.

Game notes: The Braves extended the franchise’s record for most consecutive wins to 13, and Rome

(29-14) now has a six-game lead over Asheville in the Southern Division.

Next Game: The Braves face Kannapolis again today at 5:05 p.m. as the team looks for their 14th straight victory.

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