In a minor league update, the Rome Braves fell to the Asheville Tourists 6-5 on Thursday night in game three of a six-game set at State Mutual Stadium, which cut Rome’s lead in the series to 2-1. Those two teams will meet again tonight at 7 pm.… read more »
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ATLANTA HAWKS CONTINUE PLAYOFF RUN
The Atlanta Hawks will host the Philadelphia 76ers tonight in game three of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm at State Farm Arena. The series is currently tied at 1-1.… read more »
USATF NATIONAL YOUTH OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS TO TAKE PLACE IN ROME ON JUNE 23-26
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism and Rome Sports would like to announce the 2021 USATF National Youth Outdoor Championships will be held in Rome June 23-26. The event will take place at Historic Barron Stadium and the throw center on Riverside Parkway. This national event…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ HOPES OF MAKING IT TO .500 ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT DASHED WITH WALK-OFF VICTORY BY PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves’ hopes of making it above .500 on Wednesday night were dashed as they were defeated by the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in game two of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia,. That ended Atlanta’s latest winning streak at three straight games and evened up the series between the teams at…… read more »
ROME BRAVES TAKE TWIN BILL FROM ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
In a minor league update, the Rome Braves swept a double header versus the Asheville Tourists over at State Mutual Stadium on Wednesday night. They nabbed an 8-4 win in the opener, which had been delayed by rain on Tuesday evening, and emerged victorious in the nightcap by a final score of 5-3. The third…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES WITH WIN OVER PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia; that was the third straight win for the Braves, who are now back at .500. Ronald Acuna Jr, William Contreras, and Austin Riley all hit solo home runs. Riley’s homer tied…… read more »
ROME BRAVES GAME HALTED DUE TO RAIN
The Rome Braves’ series opener versus the Asheville Tourists was rained out on Tuesday night. The game was halted in the third inning and will be made up as part of a double header today at 5 pm at State Mutual Stadium; the first game will be a full nine innings and will be followed…… read more »
DAVID MATHIS TO RETIRE AS GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S ATHLETICS DIRECTOR; BRANDAN HARRELL APPOINTED AS HIS SUCCESSOR
(Georgia Highlands College media release): After nearly 30 years at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), David Mathis announced plans to retire on August 31 as the director of athletics. GHC has appointed Brandan Harrell to serve as the new director of athletics starting September. Mathis, who helped lead GHC’s athletics program from its inception, is a very…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH STOP IN PHILADELPHIA TO TAKE ON THE PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves were off Monday and will open a six-game road trip this evening with the first of three outings up in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Drew Smyly will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Aaron Nola will head to the mound for Philadelphia. The first pitch is slated for 7:05 pm…… read more »
ROME BRAVES BACK AT SMS
The Rome Braves were off Monday and will open up a 12-game homestand tonight with the first of six games against the Asheville Tourists. First pitch is slated for 7 pm at State Mutual Stadium.… read more »