The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Monday night in the first match of a three-game National League East series at Truist Park, marking the fourth win in a row for the Braves. Atlanta remains a game back from the division-leading New York Mets (who beat the Milwaukee Brewers to clinch a playoff…… read more »
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STRIDER MAKES HISTORY AS ATLANTA BRAVES COMPLETE SWEEP OF PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park; it allowed the Braves to sweep the weekend series among division rivals. Atlanta is now a game back from the division-leading New York Mets (who finished a four-game sweep of the…… read more »
ROME BRAVES’ MAGICAL ’22 SEASON ENDS IN BOWLING GREEN
(From the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves magical run in 2022 has come to an end. Rome fell in the decisive game three of the South Atlantic League’s Division Series on Friday night by a score of seven runs to one. 2022 Draftee and Auburn Tiger Blake Burkhalter would make his High-A debut in the…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS FALL TO 0-2 ON 2022 REGULAR SEASON WITH LOSS IN LA TO THE RAMS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to 0-2 on their 2022 regular season with a loss in Los Angeles, CA to the Rams by a final score of 31-27 on Sunday afternoon. The Falcons will be in Seattle, WA to take on the Seahawks next Sunday; kick off is set for 4:25 pm Eastern.… read more »
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK FIVE
It is time for Friday night lights as area high school football teams take the field tonight for week five of the 2022 regular season. Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM for Darlington football as the Tigers host Northwest Whitfield. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 pm at Chris Hunter Stadium; airtime is…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES RETURN TO TRUIST PARK FOR WEEKEND SET VERSUS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off day Thursday and will return to their home field at Truist Park tonight to begin a six-game homestand with the first of three National League East matches against the Philadelphia Phillies. Max Fried will serve as starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Ranger Suarez will head to the mound…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP GAME TWO OF SALLY LEAGUE PLAYOFF SERIES TO BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS, NECESSITATING GAME THREE
Final score – Bowling Green 10, Rome 1 (From the Rome Braves): On the brink of elimination, the Bowling Green Hot Rods surged offensively to force a decisive game three in the South Atlantic League Division Series. Rome would send Luis De Avila to the mound in the potential series clinching game, as De Avila…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CONCLUDE WEST COAST ROAD TRIP WITH A LOSS OUT IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA TO THE GIANTS; ROME BRAVES CONTINUE PLAYOFF RUN
The Atlanta Braves closed out an eight-game road trip out west with a loss to the San Francisco Giants by 4-1 on Wednesday afternoon in the last meeting of a three-game set at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. The Giants took the series 2-1. The Braves went 4-4 during the road trip and remain…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL ON AIR THIS SATURDAY
Tune in for Georgia Tech football this Saturday on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM as the Yellow Jackets play host to the Ole Miss Rebels. Kick off is slated for 3:30 pm in Atlanta, with airtime at 1:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network.… read more »
DANSBY SWANSON LEADS ATLANTA BRAVES TO VICTORY OUT IN SAN FRANCISCO OVER THE GIANTS
The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA, which allowed the Braves to snap a three-game losing streak and evened the series at 1-1. Atlanta is now a half a game behind the National League East-leading…… read more »