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 »
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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 »
ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE WEEKEND SERIES FROM DEFENDING WORLD SERIES CHAMPION LOS ANGELES DODGERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park, which allowed the Braves to take two out of three from the defending World Series champion Dodgers over the weekend. Atlanta got on the board first with an RBI double by Abraham Almonte…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP SERIES TO BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS
The Rome Braves fell to the Bowling Green Hot Rods 7-2 on Sunday in the finale of a six-game set up in Bowling Green, Kentucky; the Braves dropped that series 1-5 to the Hot Rods. The home team will have tonight off and will open up a 12-game homestand on Tuesday evening with the first…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WIN THEIR EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINAL OPENER AGAINST TOP-SEEDED PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
And in an NBA playoff update, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers 128-124 in game one of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday in Philadelphia. Trae Young led the charge with 35 points and 10 assists. The teams will meet again on Tuesday night at Philly; tip off is slated for 7:30 pm.… read more »
SWANSON, ALBIES REACH MILESTONE OF 500 CAREER HITS IN ATLANTA BRAVES WIN OVER WASHINGTON NATIONALS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game set at Truist Park; that resulted in a 2-2 split in the series. Dansby Swanson and Ozzie Albies both reached the milestone of 500 career hits. Swanson’s came in the form of a two-run homer in the Braves’…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP OUTING TO BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS
The Rome Braves fell to the Bowling Green Hot Rods 3-1 on Thursday night in game three of a six game set in Bowling Green, KY. That allowed the Hot Rods to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams will meet again this evening; first pitch is set for 7:35 pm.… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SECOND STRAIGHT TO WASHINGTON NATIONALS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Wednesday night in game three of a four-game set at Truist Park, which allowed Washington to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Nats jumped on the board first on an RBI single from Starling Castro in the top of the second. The Braves…… read more »