Category Archives: Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES TO HOST ST. LOUIS CARDINALS THIS WEEKEND, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The MLB All Star break is over, and the Atlanta Braves will return to action tonight on their home field at Truist Park with the opener of a three-game set versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The first pi...
Jul 19, 2024
ROME EMPERORS ON THE ROAD FOR WEEKEND SERIES VERSUS HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES
The Rome Emperors also observed the MLB All Star break and will resume their 2024 season this weekend with a three-game set in New York versus the Hudson Valley Renegades. First pitch of tonight’...
Jul 19, 2024
ROME EMPERORS BLANKED BY GREENVILLE DRIVE BEFORE ALL-STAR BREAK
Final score: Greenville 2, Rome 0(Media release from the Rome Emperors):The Emperors mustered just five hits off the Greenville Drive Sunday afternoon and were shutout for just the seventh time in 202...
Jul 15, 2024
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD TO HOST TRAINING EVENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL COACHES
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Area high school coaches can learn more about ensuring the health and safety of their athletes and take CPR training during a July 30 education event at Berry ...
Jul 15, 2024
ATLANTA BRAVES SETTLE FOR SERIES SPLIT IN ARIZONA WITH LOSS IN FINALE TO DIAMONDBACKS, ONWARD TO SAN DIEGO FOR THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 on Thursday night in the finale of a four-game set at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. That resulted in a 2-2 split of the series.Eugenio Suarez home...
Jul 12, 2024
ROME EMPERORS SNAP LOSING SKID, SERIES VERSUS GREENVILLE DRIVE TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND WITH IAN ANDERSON TO MAKE A REHAB APPEARANCE
Thursday’s final scores:Game One - Greenville 10, Rome 0Game Two - Rome 4, Greenville 3(Media release from the Rome Emperors):Four, seventh inning walks from Greenville's Reidis Sena coupled wit...
Jul 12, 2024
ATLANTA BRAVES EXTEND LATEST WINNING STREAK TO FOUR STRAIGHT WITH TUESDAY NIGHT WIN OUT IN ARIZONA OVER DIAMONDBACKS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a four-game set at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. It was Atlanta’s fourth straight win.The Braves got ...
Jul 10, 2024
UNPLAYABLE FIELD CONDITIONS LEAD TO POSTPONEMENT OF TUESDAY TILT BETWEEN ROME EMPERORS AND GREENVILLE DRIVE, TEAMS TO MEET THIS EVENING IN ROME
(From the Rome Emperors):Tuesday night’s contest between the Rome Emperors and Greenville Drive has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions. It will be made up as part of a double-head...
Jul 10, 2024
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN WESTERN ROAD TRIP WITH EXTRA INNING VICTORY OVER ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
The Atlanta Braves opened a seven-game road trip out west with a 5-4 win in 11 innings over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night in game one of a four game set at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. That ...
Jul 09, 2024
ROME EMPERORS TO PLAY HOST TO GREENVILLE DRIVE IN SIX GAME SET
The Rome Emperors will return to their home field at AdventHealth Stadium tonight to open a six-game series against the Greenville Drive. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 pm.Purchase tickets to upco...
Jul 09, 2024
