A women’s college basketball national champion was on hand this past week for Model High School’s Big Blue Camp. Victaria Saxton, Model alum, was instrumental in the South Carolina Gamecocks win in the ’22 NCAA National Championship Game. Saxton recalled in an interview which aired on WLAQ’s ‘Later This Morning in Rome’ earlier this week…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO EIGHT STRAIGHT, CONTINUE SERIES VERSUS PITTSBURGH PIRATES OVER THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves extended their current winning streak to eight consecutive games with a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night in the opener of a four game National League set at Truist Park. Max Fried was the winning pitcher for Atlanta after surrendering just one run and eight hits, walking none, and…… read more »
ROME BRAVES PICK UP SECOND STRAIGHT VICTORY OVER THE WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS
Final score – Rome 5, Wilmington 2 (Media release from the Rome Braves): It was another Thirsty Thursday at AdventHealth Stadium for game three between the Rome Braves and Wilmington Blue Rocks. Andrew Hoffmann would get the ball for the Braves, and Rodney Theophile would get the start for the Blue Rocks in his High-A…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES EXTEND LATEST WINNING STREAK TO SEVEN STRAIGHT GAMES WITH VICTORY OVER OAKLAND A’S AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves extended their latest winning streak to seven consecutive games with a 13-2 victory over the Oakland A’s on Wednesday evening in the finale of a two-game interleague set at Truist Park; that allowed the Braves to pick up their second series sweep in a row. Oakland struck first with a couple of…… read more »
ROME BRAVES SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WIN AT HOME OVER THE WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS
Final score – Rome 3, Wilmington 1 (Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves and Wilmington Blue Rocks were back in action on Wednesday night in game two of six. Dylan Dodd would get the start for the Braves, his first ever against the Blue Rocks. Much like the night prior’s contest, Rome…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN HOMESTAND WITH A SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN
The Atlanta Braves opened a six-game homestand with a 3-2 victory over the Oakland A’s on Tuesday night in the first match of a two-game interleague set at Truist Park, which extended the Braves’ latest winning streak to six straight games. The A’s struck first on a two-run single from Ramon Laureano in the top…… read more »
ROME BRAVES OPEN SERIES WITH LOSS TO WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS
Final score – Wilmington 6, Rome 1 (Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves welcomed the Wilmington Blue Rocks to town for the first time in each of the franchises’ history on Tuesday, with both teams needing wins to climb up in their respective divisions. Roddery Munoz would get the ball for the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BACK AT TRUIST PARK TO HOST OAKLAND A’S, ROME BRAVES RESUME HOMESTAND WITH SET VS WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off day Monday and will open up a six-game homestand this evening with the first of two interleague outings versus the Oakland A’s at Truist Park. Kyle Wright will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Cole Irvin will head to the mound for Oakland. First pitch is…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH FIRST-EVER SWEEP IN COLORADO OVER ROCKIES
The Atlanta Braves edged the Colorado Rockies 8-7 on Sunday in the finale of a four-game series in Denver, CO, which allowed the Braves to complete their first-ever sweep out at Coors Field in the team’s history. They also rose above .500 with a record of 28-27 on the 2022 season. Each team scored three…… read more »
ROME BRAVES WRAP UP SERIES WITH EXTRA INNING LOSS TO THE BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS
Final score in 10 innings – Bowling Green 6, Rome 5 (Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves and Bowling Green Hot Rods wrapped up their six game series on Sunday with a 2:00 pm first pitch. The series finale would see Lisandro Santos would get his first start of the 2022 season,…… read more »