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 »
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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 »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FALL SPORTS
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Give your child the chance to get moving, build confidence, and make lifelong memories with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s exciting lineup of fall sports! Whether it’s tackle football, flag football, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, softball, or t-ball, there’s something for every young athlete—and now is the perfect time to…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CONTINUE HOMESTAND WITH SERIES VERSUS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS AT TRUIST PARK, ROME EMPERORS ARE ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off day on Monday and will resume their current six-game homestand this evening with the first of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Spencer Strider will be Atlanta’s starting pitcher, while Zac Gallen will head to the mound for Arizona. The first pitch is slated for 7:15 pm at…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SPLIT THURSDAY TWIN BILL AT PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN HOME FOR WEEKEND SERIES VERSUS BOSTON RED SOX, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves split a double header versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday to wrap up a three-game National League East set in Philadelphia, PA. The Phillies won the first outing by 5-4 and took the series. The Braves snapped a three-game losing skid with a 9-3 victory in the nightcap. Highlights for the Braves…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP GAME THREE OF A SIX-GAME SET AT HOME TO ASHEVILLE TOURISTS, SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
Thursday’s final score: Asheville 5, Rome 2 Media release from the Rome Emperors by Gavin Booker: Back-to-back two-out doubles in the second and Will Bush’s second home run of the series put the Emperors in an unconquerable five-run hole early in Thursday’s game. Left-hander Riley Frey breezed through the first and two-thirds of the second,…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL OFFERING SEVERAL YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School is offering several sports camps this summer, allowing elementary and middle school-aged students a chance to polish up their skills at several sports while being coached by high school coaches and players. Soccer is playing host to two camps for boys and girls. The first…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ WEDNESDAY OUTING AT PHILADELPHIA RAINED OUT, TWIN BILL SET FOR TODAY VERSUS THE PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves game versus the Philadelphia Phillies that had been slated for Wednesday has been postponed due to inclement weather in Philadelphia, PA. It will be made up today as part of a split double header. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network locally on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM. First pitch…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP WEDNESDAY OUTING AT HOME TO ASHEVILLE TOURISTS, TEAMS’ SIX GAME SET NOW TIED AT 1-1
Media release from the Rome Emperors: Asheville’s four run forth puts Emperors in insurmountable hole and a damper on Sinnard’s High-A debut. Rome continues to showcase fresh faces this season, and today was no exception, as former Hoosier and 2024 third-round pick Luke Sinnard took the mound to make his High-A debut. The right-hander has…… read more »