(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Get ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the return of the Paper Doll Parade Walk and 5K sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd. The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The 5K…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES SHUTOUT IN NL EAST SERIES FINALE VERSUS MIAMI MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves were shut out by the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon by 7-0 in the finale of a four-game National League East set at Truist Park. It resulted in a 2-2 split of the series and marked the Braves’ first shutout loss at home in almost three years. The Marlins notched six runs…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS BLANKED IN SERIES FINALE WITH BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS, TEAMS SPLIT RAIN-SHORTENED SET
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Adam Zebrowski’s two hits accounted for half of the Emperors’ base knocks on Sunday afternoon as Rome dropped the fourth and final game of the series to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 5-0. Shutout for the ninth time in 2024, Jace Grady and Carlos Arroyo were the two other…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CONCLUDE THE MONTH OF JULY, SEVEN-GAME ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN MILWAUKEE OVER BREWERS
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up the month of July and a seven-game road trip with a 6-2 win in Milwaukee over the Brewers on Wednesday afternoon. The Braves took that series 2-1 and went 4-3 on their road trip. The Brewers jumped on the board first with a pair of runs during the bottom of…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS LOSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS, DOUBLE HEADER ON TAP FOR THURSDAY
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Bowling Green’s star-studded lineup combined for four extra-base hits in Wednesday night’s 7-2 thumping of the Emperors, marking their seventh straight win against the franchise. Emperors starter Jhancarlos Lara took another step in the right direction with his 5.2 innings of three hit baseball Wednesday evening. A leadoff single…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP TUESDAY NIGHT WIN IN MILWAUKEE OVER BREWERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers by 5-1 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game National League set in Milwaukee, WI. It evened the series at a game each. The Braves notched four runs in the top of the third inning on RBI singles from Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna, along…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS’ TUESDAY NIGHT TILT VERSUS BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS POSTPONED
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Tuesday night’s contest between the Rome Emperors and Bowling Green Hot Rods has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions. The game will be made up as part of a double-header on Thursday (8/1) with a 5:00pm first pitch. The Spencer Schwellenbach t-shirt giveaway will be re-scheduled for Friday’s…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES FALL IN SERIES OPENER AT MILWAUKEE TO BREWERS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game National League series in Milwaukee, WI. That ended Atlanta’s latest winning streak at two consecutive games and extended the Brewers’ current winning streak to two straight. Marcell Ozuna opened the scoring with a home run for the…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS BACK HOME SWEET HOME THIS WEEK
The Rome Emperors will be back in action on their home field from tonight through Sunday with a six-game series versus the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The first pitch of this evening’s series opener is slated for 7 pm. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer for the Emperors on MiLB.tv, invites locals to head to the ballpark…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE NL EAST SERIES FINALE IN NEW YORK VERSUS METS, ONWARD TO MILWAUKEE
The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 9-2 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a four-game National League East set in New York. That resulted in a 2-2 split of the series. Matt Olson clubbed a three-run homer to get the Braves on the board during the top of the fourth inning. Travis…… read more »