The Rome Braves were off on Monday and will return to action tonight up in Bowling Green, KY with game one of a six-game set against the High-A East South Division-leading Hot Rods. First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 pm.… read more »
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NL EAST LEADING-ATLANTA BRAVES BEAT BALTIMORE ORIOLES IN SERIES FINALE, FINISH ROAD TRIP 9-0
The National League East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game interleague set at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. The Braves swept that series, went 9-0 on their three-city road trip, and have won 16 of their last 18 games. Jorge Soler opened the scoring with a…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE TO GREENVILLE DRIVE AT SMS
The Rome Braves were handed a shut out loss by the Greenville Drive 6-0 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a six-game set at State Mutual Stadium. The Drive took that series 4-2. Rome is off today and will open a six-game series in Bowling Green, KY versus the Hot Rods on Tuesday night.… read more »
NL EAST-LEADING ATLANTA BRAVES IN BALTIMORE OVER THE WEEKEND TO FACE THE ORIOLES; BRAVES RADIO NETWORK’S BROADCASTERS BACK ON THE ROAD WITH THE TEAM
The National League East-leading Atlanta Braves were off on Thursday night and will conclude their current nine-game road trip this weekend with a three game interleague series in Baltimore, MD versus the Orioles. Max Fried will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s opener, while Keegan Akin will head to the mound for Baltimore.…… read more »
ROME BRAVES GAME VERSUS GREENVILLE DRIVE POSTPONED ON THURSDAY, TWIN BILL SET FOR THIS EVENING
The Rome Braves game against the Greenville Drive that had been scheduled for Thursday evening at State Mutual Stadium has been postponed because of unplayable field conditions. It will be made up as part of a double header this evening; first pitch of game one is set for 5 pm. Greenville assumed a 2-0 lead…… read more »
THE CURTAIN IS SET TO RISE ON 2021 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON!
Many area high school football teams will take the field tonight for week one of the 2021 season. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM is Rome’s radio home for Darlington football again this year. The Tigers are off this evening and will kick off their season next Friday night on their home turf at Chris…… read more »
FREDDIE FREEMAN HITS FOR THE CYCLE IN ATLANTA BRAVES’ WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The National League East-leading Atlanta Braves picked up an 11-9 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series at Loan Depot Park down in Miami, FL. Atlanta swept that series, has gone 6-0 thus far on their current road trip, and has won 13 of their last 15…… read more »
ROME BRAVES SWEPT IN TWIN BILL BY GREENVILLE DRIVE AT SMS
The Rome Braves were swept in a double header versus the Greenville Drive on Wednesday evening at State Mutual Stadium. The Drive won game one by a final score of 8-1 before nabbing a 1-0 shutout victory in the nightcap. The teams will meet again tonight in the third outing of a six-game series; the…… read more »
WLAQ’S ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES PREVIEW SHOWS TO AIR THIS EVENING
WLAQ’s annual High School Football Coaches Preview Shows are slated to air this evening at 6 pm. Local fans can learn about the teams at Armuchee, Coosa, Darlington, Model, Pepperell, and Rome from coaches’ perspectives. Listen via radio at 1410 AM/96.9 FM or online at www.wlaq1410.com.… read more »
NL EAST LEADING ATLANTA BRAVES BLANK MIAMI MARLINS
The National League East-leading Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins by a final score of 2-0 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game division set at Loan Depot Park in Miami, Florida. The Braves have emerged victorious in their last five straight games and in 12 of their last 14 games. Jorge…… read more »