The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets by 11-6 on Wednesday night in the second outing of a three-game National League East set in New York. It evened the series up at a game apiece. The Mets scored three runs each in the bottom of the first and second innings; that included a two…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH NL EAST LOSS IN NEW YORK TO METS, ROME EMPERORS’ HOMESTAND OPENER VERSUS BOWLING GREEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
The Atlanta Braves opened a six-game road trip with a loss to the New York Mets by 13-5 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of a three-game National League East set in New York. That brought the Braves’ latest winning streak to an end at three straight games and snapped a Mets’ losing streak…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IS BACK! TUNE IN FOR COVERAGE OF THE DARLINGTON TIGERS ON WLAQ!
High school football is back in Northwest Georgia! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football again in 2025. The Tigers will open the regular season this Friday afternoon at Mount Vernon. In other match ups on tap for this week: Lafayette Christian Cougars @ Unity Christian School Lions Model Blue Devils @…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BEGIN ROAD TRIP VERSUS NL EAST RIVAL NEW YORK METS
The Atlanta Braves were off Monday and will open a six-game road trip this evening with the opener of a three National League East series in New York versus the Mets. Spencer Strider will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Clay Thomas will head to the mound for New York. First pitch is scheduled…… read more »
GO SEE YOUR ROME EMPERORS IN ACTION BEFORE THE SEASON ENDS!
The Rome Emperors had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will be back in action on their home field at AdventHealth Stadium this evening with the first of six games versus the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The first pitch is slated for 7 pm. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer, encourages local baseball fans to go see…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH NL EAST WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS, ROME EMPERORS CONCLUDE ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN GREENVILLE, SC TO THE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up an eight-game homestand with a 7-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday in the last outing of a five-game National League East set at Truist Park. The Braves took that series by 4-1 and went 4-4 during their homestand. The Marlins scored the first run of the day on…… read more »
IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE REGULAR SEASON OF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!
Friday Night Lights will shine again soon as local high school football teams open the 2025 regular season this week. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will again broadcast Darlington football this year. The Tigers will open their season at Mount Vernon. It will happen on Friday; however, there will not be any “Night Lights” since kick…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN NL EAST SET WITH WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS, ROME EMPERORS’ CURRENT ROAD TRIP CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves snapped a three-game losing skid on Thursday night with an 8-6 victory over the Miami Marlins in the opener of a five-game National League East set at Truist Park. Drake Baldwin got the Braves on the board with a solo home run during the bottom of the first inning. That was followed…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES GET SWEPT AWAY BY MILWAUKEE BREWERS, ROME EMPERORS LOSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT GAME IN GREENVILLE, SC TO THE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 5-4 on Wednesday night to conclude a three-game set at Truist Park. It allowed the Brewers to sweep the series. Bright spots for the Braves included a home run by Jurickson Profar during the bottom of the sixth inning. Michael Harris II…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SECOND IN A ROW TO MILWAUKEE BREWERS AT TRUIST PARK, ROME EMPERORS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN OVER GREENVILLE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 7-2 on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set at Truist Park. That paved the way for a 2-0 series lead for the Brewers, who have won their last five straight games and hold MLB’s best record at 69-44.…… read more »