The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Sunday afternoon in the MLB Speedway Classic that was delayed due to rain on Saturday night up in Bristol, TN. The outing marked the conclusion of a three-game series, which the Braves won by 2-1.
Eli White had two home runs to include a three-run shot that got Atlanta on the board in the top of the second inning. His second homer of the day gave the Braves a 4-2 lead in the top of the seventh.
Hurston Waldrep picked up his first major league win for Atlanta and Raisel Iglesias got the save. Brent Suter took the loss for Cincinnati.
The Braves will return to Truist Park in Atlanta tonight to open an eight game homestand with the first of three games versus the Milwaukee Brewers. First pitch is slated for 7:15 pm. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM; airtime is 6 pm.
The Rome Emperors fell to the Greensboro Grasshoppers by 6-3 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. It allowed the Grasshoppers to take the series by 4-2.
The Emperors are off today and will be on the road again in Greenville, SC versus the Drive this Tuesday through Sunday. They will be back on their home field again next Tuesday, August 12th. Purchase tickets to upcoming games and get more information at www.goemperors.com.
