Rome Emperors first baseman Justin Janas

Emperors Fall Short in Tavarez's Return

ROME, Ga. - Drew Compton's two-for-three day at the plate and Ambioris Tavarez's stellar day defensively were not enough Tuesday night, as the First-Half Champions in the North took game one, 5-2. Rome was off and rolling in the first inning after a leadoff single from Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. and Drew Compton's RBI double down the right field line. Mitch Farris wouldn't get into trouble until the top of the fourth when a leado... Full Story