Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Ask new Rome High School Baseball Coach Trevor Proctor how he feels about taking over the program, and his face lights up, and he can’t wait to start talking. “I’m really excited for it. We’ve got a great group of guys coming in and returning. We were a…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES IN DC FOR NL EAST SET VERSUS WASHINGTON NATIONALS, ROME EMPERORS IN SPARTANBURG, SC TO TAKE ON HUB CITY SPARTANBURGERS
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will resume their current six-game road trip this evening with the first of three National League East games versus the Washington Nationals. Spencer Strider will return to the mound as Atlanta’s starting pitcher. The first pitch is slated for 6:45 pm at Nationals Park in…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE WEEKEND SERIES IN BOSTON VERSUS RED SOX, ROME EMPERORS WRAP UP SET IN GREENSBORO, NC WITH SUNDAY WIN OVER GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox by 10-4 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game set at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. That allowed the Braves to take the weekend series by 2-1 and improve to 24-23 on their 2025 regular season. Atlanta struck first with two runs in the top of…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP NL EAST SET AT HOME WITH WIN OVER WASHINGTON NATIONALS AND HEAD TO BOSTON FOR WEEKEND SET VERSUS RED SOX, ROME EMPERORS’ SERIES AT GREENSBORO, NC CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves picked up a 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four game National League East set at Truist Park. That allowed Atlanta to take the series by 3-1 and make a return to .500 with a record of 22-22 on the 2025 regular season. The…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING TO WASHINGTON NATIONALS AT TRUIST PARK, ROME EMPERORS FALL IN GREENSBORO, NC TO GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Washington Nationals by 5-4 on Wednesday evening in game three of a four-game set at Truist Park. The Braves’ lead in the series now stands at 2-1. The Nationals struck first with a run in the top of the first inning. The Braves struck back with two runs in…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES REACH .500 WITH TUESDAY NIGHT VICTORY OVER WASHINGTON NATIONALS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN GREENSBORO, NC OVER GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals by 5-2 on Tuesday night in the second outing of a four game National League East set at Truist Park. That allowed the Braves to improve to 21-21 on the 2025 regular season – finally at .500! The Nationals took an early lead with a home run by…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN NL EAST SERIES WITH WALK-OFF WIN OVER WASHINGTON NATIONALS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals by 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four game National League East set at Truist Park. The Braves scored two runs in the bottom of the third inning on RBI singles from Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II. James Wood hit a solo home run…… read more »
ROME’S RITCHIE REAPS SAL PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Media release from the Rome Emperors: The South Atlantic League, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, today announced their weekly award winners which included Rome’s staff ace, JR Ritchie. J.R.’s complete game shutout of the Greenville Drive Saturday night drew national attention, as the Braves’ no.7 prospect became just the second pitcher in Minor League…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP WEEKEND SERIES AT PITTSBURGH TO PIRATES, ROME EMPERORS WRAP UP LONG HOMESTAND WITH MOTHERS DAY WIN OVER GREENVILLE
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates by 4-3 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set in Pittsburgh, PA. That allowed Pittsburgh to take the weekend series by 2-1. Atlanta was again denied the opportunity to reach .500. The Braves hoped for some late inning magic as Sean Murphy tied the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH EXTRA INNING VICTORY OVER CINCINNATI REDS, ONWARD TO PITTSBURGH FOR WEEKEND SERIES VERSUS PIRATES
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a seven-game homestand with a 5-4 win in 11 innings over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday evening in the finale of a four game set at Truist Park. The Braves took the series by 3-1 and went 4-3 during their homestand. Drake Baldwin clubbed a walk-off single in the bottom…… read more »