Thursday’s final score: Asheville 5, Rome 2 Media release from the Rome Emperors by Gavin Booker: Back-to-back two-out doubles in the second and Will Bush’s second home run of the series put the Emperors in an unconquerable five-run hole early in Thursday’s game. Left-hander Riley Frey breezed through the first and two-thirds of the second,…… read more »
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ROME HIGH SCHOOL OFFERING SEVERAL YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School is offering several sports camps this summer, allowing elementary and middle school-aged students a chance to polish up their skills at several sports while being coached by high school coaches and players. Soccer is playing host to two camps for boys and girls. The first…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ WEDNESDAY OUTING AT PHILADELPHIA RAINED OUT, TWIN BILL SET FOR TODAY VERSUS THE PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves game versus the Philadelphia Phillies that had been slated for Wednesday has been postponed due to inclement weather in Philadelphia, PA. It will be made up today as part of a split double header. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network locally on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM. First pitch…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP WEDNESDAY OUTING AT HOME TO ASHEVILLE TOURISTS, TEAMS’ SIX GAME SET NOW TIED AT 1-1
Media release from the Rome Emperors: Asheville’s four run forth puts Emperors in insurmountable hole and a damper on Sinnard’s High-A debut. Rome continues to showcase fresh faces this season, and today was no exception, as former Hoosier and 2024 third-round pick Luke Sinnard took the mound to make his High-A debut. The right-hander has…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL NAMES JARED HUGHES FLAG FOOTBALL COACH
Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: Seeing Jared Hughes coach at Rome High School is nothing new. However, seeing Hughes outside on the practice field running players through flag pulling drills is definitely something new and very exciting for Hughes, who has been named the Flag Football Coach. Hughes will still be the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BLANKED IN NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST SERIES OPENER AT PHILADELPHIA BY PHILLIES, ROME EMPERORS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH WIN OVER ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
The Atlanta Braves were shut out by the Philadelphia Phillies by a final score of 2-0 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of a three-game National League East set in Philadelphia. The Phillies scored their first run of the evening on an RBI double from Max Kepler in the bottom of the second inning.…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES IN PHILADELPHIA FOR NL EAST SET VERSUS THE PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day Monday and will return to action tonight with the first of three National League East games in Philadelphia, PA against the Phillies. Spencer Strider will serve as starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Ranger Suarez will head to the mound for Philadelphia. The first pitch is slated for 6:45…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS BACK HOME THIS WEEK
The Rome Emperors will be back on their home field tonight to open a six-game series against the Asheville Tourists. First pitch is scheduled for 7 pm at AdventHealth Stadium. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer, is excited to have the Emperors back home after a two-week road trip. He invites fans to the ball park this…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES FINISH ROAD TRIP IN DC WITH EXTRA INNING LOSS TO WASHINGTON NATIONALS AND RETURN HOME FOR WEEKEND SET VERSUS SAN DIEGO PADRES, ROME EMPERORS CONTINUE SERIES AT HUB CITY THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Washington Nationals by 8-7 in 10 innings on Thursday evening to close out a National League East set at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna had back-to-back home runs to get the Braves on the board in the top of the first. The Nationals scored…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES RAINED OUT IN DC VERSUS WASHINGTON NATIONALS, ROME EMPERORS DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT MATCH IN SPARTANBURG, SC TO HUB CITY SPARTANBURGERS
The Atlanta Braves game versus the Washington Nationals which had been slated for Wednesday night has been postponed due to inclement weather in Washington DC. It will be made up as part of a day-night double header on Tuesday, September 16th. The Braves will wrap up their current road trip with the series finale against…… read more »