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 »
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ROME EMPERORS TAKE THURSDAY NIGHT MATCH VERSUS GREENVILLE DRIVE, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
Media release from the Rome Emperors, written by Gavin Booker: For the second time in his last three starts, Adam Maier recorded 21 outs while allowing two or fewer runs in Rome’s 7-2 win over the Greenville Drive. It was a turbulent takeoff for Maier who saw the leadoff batter reach base in each of…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ LATEST WINNING STREAK COMES TO AN END WITH WEDNESDAY NIGHT LOSS AT HOME TO CINCINNATI REDS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Cincinnati Reds by 4-3 on Wednesday night in the third meeting of a four-game set at Truist Park. It brought Atlanta’s latest winning streak to an end at three consecutive games and allowed Cincinnati to snap a four-game losing skid. The Reds scored the first run of the night…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS SHUT OUT FOR LEAGUE-HIGH SIXTH TIME ON WEDNESDAY
Media releases from the Rome Emperors, written by Gavin Booker: With over 3,400 in attendance Wednesday, the now-second-place Emperors failed to produce a run against a trio of Greenville arms in 6-0 loss. Pitchers Juan Valera, Zach Fogell, and Issac Stebens scattered six hits total and struck out a dozen Emperors. Valera’s 5.2 scoreless innings…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SECURE EXTRA INNING VICTORY OVER CINCINNATI REDS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds by 2-1 in 10 innings on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a four-game set at Truist Park. It was the third straight win for Atlanta and the fourth loss in a row for Cincinnati. The Reds scored the first run of the evening on an RBI…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS WIN THIRD STRAIGHT
Tuesday night’s final score: Rome Emperors 4, Greenville Drive 2 Media release from the Rome Emperors written by Gavin Booker: Six hits and four runs were enough for the Emperors Tuesday night, as Brett Sears spun 5.1 innings of one-run baseball in his High-A debut before turning things over to Tyler LaPorte, Rob Griswold, and…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES WITH SHUTOUT VICTORY OVER CINCINNATI REDS, ROME EMPERORS BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT
The Atlanta Braves shut out the Cincinnati Reds by 4-0 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series at Truist Park. It was the second consecutive win for Atlanta and the third loss in a row for Cincinnati. The Braves scored all four of their runs during the bottom of the third inning…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP WEEKEND WITH SUNDAY NIGHT WIN AT HOME OVER LOS ANGELES DODGERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers by 4-3 on Sunday night in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. It allowed Atlanta to avoid being swept in the weekend series, as well as the six-game season set between the teams. The Braves also snapped a three-game losing skid, while the Dodgers’…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS SWEEP SUNDAY DOUBLE-HEADER, ENTER THREE-WAY TIE FOR FIRST PLACE
Media release from the Rome Emperors: Outscored 7-1 since Tuesday night’s win, Rome’s offense finally came to life Sunday, winning game one, 8-1, behind twelve hits and game two in shutout fashion, 2-0, to split the series with Hub City. Game One: Emperors 8, Spartanburgers 1 Each of the first four batters Rome sent to…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School will be offering a new sport for girls for the first time in the fall of 2025, as the first Lady Wolves Flag Football Team will take the field. Flag football continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and the state,…… read more »