The Atlanta Braves hold sole possession of first place in the National League East with a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday in the finale of a three-game weekend series between the division rivals at Nationals Park up in Washington DC (as well as a loss by the Philadelphia Phillies). The Braves swept…… read more »
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ROME BRAVES TAKE 7-5 VICTORY OVER HICKORY CRAWDADS IN NC BEFORE BEING DELAYED BY RAIN…AGAIN
The Rome Braves defeated the Hickory Crawdads 7-5 on Sunday in a match that had been suspended from Saturday due to rain in Hickory, NC. Then, the game scheduled for Sunday was postponed; that will be made up as part of a doubleheader later on in the season. Rome has today off and will be…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES FALL BACK INTO THIRD PLACE OF NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST, FOLLOWING LOSS TO CINCINNATI REDS
The Atlanta Braves fell back into the third place of the National League East on Thursday evening with a loss to the Cincinnati Reds 12-3 in the finale of a three game set at Truist Park (and wins for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets). The Braves were denied a sweep of the Reds,…… read more »
ROME BRAVES RAINED OUT THURSDAY IN HICKORY, NC, SET TO CONTINUE SERIES VERSUS CRAWDADS OVER THE WEEKEND
The Rome Braves game versus the Hickory Crawdads which had been slated for Thursday night has been postponed due to inclement weather in Hickory, NC. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader today with the first pitch of game one set for 5 pm. The six-game series between the Braves and the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES NOW TIED FOR FIRST PLACE IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST WITH WALK-OFF WIN OVER CINCINNATI REDS
The Atlanta Braves are now tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East, following an extra inning victory for the Braves over the Cincinnati Reds 8-6 on Wednesday evening in the middle outing of a three game set at Truist Park (and a Phillies loss to Los Angeles). The Braves…… read more »
ROME BRAVES SNAP EIGHT-GAME LOSING SKID WITH AN EXTRA- INNING VICTORY OVER HICKORY CRAWDADS IN NC
The Rome Braves snapped an eight-game losing skid with a 5-4 victory in 11 innings in Hickory, NC over the Crawdads on Wednesday night; it evened the six-game series between the teams at a game apiece. Game three is slated for tonight at 7 pm.… read more »
POWERADE POWER DASH 5K AND GLOW WALK SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 25TH
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): Pull out your cape, mask, best superhero pose and of course your running or walking shoes, grab some glowing bracelets and necklaces and get ready for the 2021 edition of the POWERADE Power Dash 5K and Glow Walk. The race returns to Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday, Sept. 25…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE GAME ONE OF THREE GAME SET VERSUS CINCINNATI REDS AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Tuesday evening to open a three-game National League set at Truist Park. That was the second straight win for the Braves, who have emerged as the victors in six of their last seven outings. Cincinnati drew first blood with a two-run homer by Aristides Aquino off…… read more »
ROME BRAVES FALL IN SERIES OPENER AT HICKORY, NC TO THE CRAWDADS
The Rome Braves lost to the Hickory Crawdads 8-7 on Tuesday night to open up a six-game series in Hickory, NC. That was the eighth straight loss for the Braves, who have yet to notch a win in the month of August. They’ll face the Crawdads again tonight at 7 pm.… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS WELCOMES NEW HEAD VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
(Rome City Schools media release): On Tuesday, August 10, Rome City Schools Board of Education voted to approve the hiring of a new head varsity girls basketball coach. Coach Thomas McAboy is approaching 20 years’ experience in teaching and coaching. Rome’s new coach also holds a bachelors from University of West Alabama in Health and…… read more »