Minor League Trip - Rome Braves - May 27, 2006

More than forty Braves 400 Club members and guests met at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, Georgia to enjoy a meal and a baseball game on the evening of Saturday, May 27.  It was Jeff Francoeur Bobblehead Night and the crowd of 5,100 were enjoying a Rome Braves lead when the skies opened up in the 6th inning.  The game continued after a forty-five minute delay but the falling temperatures didn't interfere with the Catfish as they got hot after play resumed.  A thirteen run 7th inning followed by two run eighth and ninth innings proved too much for the home town Braves.  The final score was 18-7 in favor of the visiting Columbus Catfish.  The club is planning a return visit to State Mutual Stadium on June 24th, so if you missed this trip try to come out with us in June.


Patty Dittus upon arrival at State Mutual Stadium

Ample food is provided for the group

Picnic area with great view of the field

Enjoying food, beverages and fellowship

Charlie and Ellie Shellabarger with Mary and Bill Stankiewicz

Rich Vitaris, Gordon Shriver, Ken Carr, Florence and Bernie Marino enjoy the evening and comaraderie

The Memphis Who? They're not playing tonight

Mary Lou and Shirley on the way to their seats

By the way, there was a baseball game in progress

Someone actually kept score

Rome Braves acknowledge our attendance

Waiting out the rain in (dry) concession area

Some brave souls sat out the rain in their seats

Getting ready to resume play after downpour

We're down 16-6, Rally Cap? Will it help?