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09-06-2025
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Arias homers to lead Drive past Emperors, 7-2
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Greenville Drive) — Franklin Arias homered and drove in two runs while Eduardo Rivera struck out eight over 5 2/3 strong innings as the Greenville Drive rolled past the Rome Emperors 7–2 on Sunday afternoon at Fluor Field, taking the six-game series five games to one. A four-run third inning and a three-run sixth provided more than enough offense for the Drive (30–27), who capped off a dominant week and climbed three games over .500. Rome (27–30) was held to just one hit in seven at-bats with runners in scoring position and left eight men on base. Rivera (3–1) turned in another sharp outing, scattering six hits and allowing just one run — a solo homer by E.J. Exposito in the sixth — while striking out eight and walking one. Erik Rivera and Darvin Garcia combined for 3 1/3 innings of relief to close out the win. Arias finished 2-for-5 and launched a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth, part of a three-hit inning that helped Greenville pull away. Yophery Rodriguez added two hits, including a double and a stolen base, while Freili Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. The Drive broke open a scoreless tie in the third after Rodriguez and Nelly Taylor reached base to set the table. Antonio Anderson singled, and Nazzan Zanetello followed with an RBI knock to left that plated two. A throwing error by Rome left fielder Jace Grady allowed a third run to score, and Brooks Brannon added a fourth on a fielder's choice that was mishandled by shortstop Lizandro Espinoza. Rome starter Cedric De Grandpre (1–1) took the loss, charged with four runs — three earned — over three innings. He struggled with command, walking three and allowing four hits in his 69-pitch outing. After Exposito's solo shot in the sixth, Greenville responded quickly. Brannon led off the home half with a single, and Encarnacion followed with a double to left. Justin Riemer's sacrifice fly brought home Brannon before Arias connected on a two-run blast down the right-field line off Rome reliever Samuel Strickland to make it 7–1. Exposito, the lone bright spot offensively for Rome, went 3-for-4 and accounted for both runs — adding an RBI single in the eighth. But the rest of the Emperors lineup struggled to solve Greenville's pitching, striking out 12 times. The Drive out-hit Rome 10–7 and took advantage of three defensive errors by the Emperors, two of which led directly to early runs. Greenville finished the series having outscored Rome 33–14 over the six-game stretch. The Drive return to action Tuesday as they hit the road to face the Hudson Valley Renegades for a six-game series. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-05-2025
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Rome downs Spartanburgers Tuesday night
SPARTANBURG, S.C — Riding a three-game winning streak, the Spartanburgers returned home with a crack at a team tied for the South division lead, the Rome Emperors. In the series opener, Dylan Dreiling mashed his fourth home run of the campaign, but the Emperors (22-18) hit two homers to beat the 'Burgers (20-20) by a 6-3 final. Leandro Lopez (L, 2-3) took the ball for the Spartanburgers, and despite a hard-luck loss, set a new career best with six complete innings. The right-hander allowed runs in the second and third but retired nine straight batters to end his outing. Lopez struck out four Emperors throughout his time on the mound. Hub City struck first against Rome starter Adam Maier (W, 3-2) right out of the gate. Keith Jones II walked and advanced to third on another base on balls and a groundout. Arturo Disla smoked a line drive to deep left-center field. After center fielder Lizandro Espinoza chased down the screamer, Jones tagged from third and scored to put the 'Burgers in front, 1-0. The Emperors quickly responded in the top of the second as E.J. Exposito clubbed a solo home run over the left-field wall to tie the game. The 'Burger bats threatened in the second, but Hub City stranded the bases loaded. Rome grabbed a 2-1 lead in the top of the third; Patrick Clohisy blooped a double down the left field line to score Espinoza from first. Maier settled in and quieted the Spartanburgers from the third through fifth. Lopez did not allow a run the rest of the way through the sixth either. After clean relief appearances for Giomar Diaz for Rome and Dylan MacLean for Hub City, the Emperors provided a challenge to Anthony Susac in the eighth. After another double from Clohisy, Titus Dumitru singled home an insurance run. Rome got another baserunner after the second out, then Ambioris Tavarez pummeled a three-run homer, blowing open the Emperors' advantage. The Spartanburgers responded in the bottom half against new reliever Ryan Bourassa. Dylan Dreiling clubbed a home run of his own that also scored Jones after another walk. Hub City could not challenge LJ McDonough on the mound in the ninth, however. Trailing by three, the Spartanburgers went down in order to end the contest. Game two between the Spartanburgers and Emperors begins at 6:35 p.m. ET Wednesday. Right-hander Aidan Curry (1-1, 8.15 ERA) makes his fifth start for Hub City, while Rome southpaw Herick Hernandez (0-3, 6.67 ERA) pitches for the eighth time this season. Fans are encouraged to show up an hour before first pitch to take photos with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jeremy Clements and his No. 51 racecar, as part of Spartanburga Nights presented by Spartan Waste. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
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Drive shutout Rome Wednesday
ROME, Ga. — Nelly Taylor finished powers the Drive offense and Juan Valera tossed five-plus shutout innings as the Greenville Drive blanked the Rome Emperors 6-0 on Wednesday morning at AdventHealth Stadium to even the series at one game apiece. Taylor went 3-for-5 with a triple, two doubles, two runs scored, and two RBIs to pace a 12-hit attack for Greenville (13-16), which handed Rome (16-13) a rare shutout loss on the season. Valera (1-1) earned his first win of the year, striking out eight while scattering four hits and one walk over 5 2/3 innings. The right-hander worked around traffic in the first and fourth innings and exited after 71 pitches. Zach Fogell and Isaac Stebens combined to finish the shutout, with Stebens striking out two in the ninth. Greenville got on the board early in the first inning when Taylor doubled to right field to score Yophery Rodriguez. The Drive added single runs in the fourth and fifth, with Taylor tripling and scoring on a Zach Ehrhard single, and Andy Lugo coming home one inning later on Taylor's RBI groundout. The Drive broke the game open in the eighth, taking advantage of a fielding error by first baseman Bryson Horne. Taylor led off the frame with his second double of the day and later scored on Miguel Bleis' RBI double. Hudson White and Franklin Arias followed with run-scoring singles to push the lead to six. Arias and Taylor led all hitters with three hits each while Bleis went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a stolen base. Ehrhard added two hits and drove in a run. Greenville's pitching held Rome to 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position. The Emperors managed six singles but left eight on base. Patrick Clohisy and Lizandro Espinoza had two hits apiece for Rome, with Clohisy stealing two bases. Garrett Baumann (0-4) took the loss for Rome, allowing three runs on eight hits over five innings. The series continues Thursday night in Rome with the Drive looking to take a 2-1 series lead. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSPA 7NEWS.
