The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back at Truist Park this evening to open a six-game homestand with the first of three games versus the Colorado Rockies. Bryce Elder will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while German Marquez will be on the mound for Colorado. First pitch is…… read more »
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ROME EMPERORS DROP THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS, TEAMS’ SERIES WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND
Media release from the Rome Emperors: Nine of Greensboro’s ten hits came with two outs on Thursday night, and Kroeger’s stellar High-A debut unfortunately came with a loss attached. Rome’s pitching staff continues to shine, and Kroeger’s performance only added to that reputation. He went 5.2 innings, striking out 11 batters—setting a new single-game, season-high…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP SET IN MILWAUKEE WITH WIN OVER BREWERS, ROME EMPERORS FALL IN EXTRAS TO GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers by 6-2 on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game set in Milwaukee, WI. That allowed the Braves to take the series by two games to one. Michael Harris II got Atlanta on the board with a two-run homer in the top of the second inning, during which…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP TUESDAY NIGHT GAME AT MILWAUKEE TO BREWERS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 4-1 on Tuesday evening in the second outing of a three game set in Milwaukee, WI. That evened the series at a game each. The Brewers struck first with a two-run homer by Jackson Chourio during the bottom of the third inning.…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SNAP LOSING SKID WITH MONDAY NIGHT WIN IN MILWAUKEE OVER BREWERS
The Atlanta Braves snapped a seven-game losing skid on Monday evening with a 7-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a three game set in Milwaukee, WI. The Braves scored three runs in the top of the fifth inning on a home run by Ronald Acuna Jr and a two-run shot from…… read more »
THE ROME EMPERORS ARE BACK IN TOWN THIS WEEK!
The Rome Emperors had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will return to action tonight on their home field at AdventHealth Stadium with the first of six games versus the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 pm. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer, says that homestand highlights for this week will include the Braves…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP WEEKEND SET IN SAN FRANCISCO TO THE GIANTS, ROME EMPERORS FINISH SERIES IN GREENVILLE, SC WITH SUNDAY LOSS TO THE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves lost to the San Francisco Giants by a final score of 4-3 on Sunday in San Francisco, CA. It marked the seventh straight loss for Atlanta and the fifth win in a row for San Francisco. Matt Olson was responsible for all three RBIs for the Braves to include a two run…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP ANOTHER TO ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS AND HOPE TO NAB A WIN IN SERIES FINALE BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD AGAIN, ROME EMPERORS NOTCH WEDNESDAY NIGHT VICTORY IN GREENVILLE, SC OVER DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks by 2-1 on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set at Truist Park. That marked the third straight loss for Atlanta and the third win in a row for Arizona. The Diamondbacks notched their first run of the night on an RBI single from…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BEGIN SERIES WITH LOSS TO ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS AT GREENVILLE, SC TO THE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks by a final score of 8-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game set at Truist Park. It was the second straight loss for Atlanta and the second win in a row for Arizona. The D’backs struck first with a home run by Ketel Marte…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS’ CEDRIC DE GRANDPRE EARNS SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Media release from the Rome Emperors: The South Atlantic League, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, have announced their weekly award winners which included Emperors right-hander Cedric De Grandpre. For the second time in as many months, Horacio Ramirez’s staff celebrates a Pitcher of the Week nomination. This time, it’s Quebec, Canada’s-own Cedric De Grandpre…… read more »