The Rome Braves were off for Labor Day and will return to action tonight at AdventHealth Stadium with the opener of a six-game set versus the Asheville Tourists. First pitch is scheduled for 7 pm. This homestand marks the conclusion of the ’23 regular season, and the team is celebrating Fan Appreciation Week. Visit www.romebraves.com…… read more »
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IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK THREE!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the third week of play in the 2023 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM have coverage of Darlington football this evening as the Tigers hit the road for Dalton to take on the Christian Heritage Lions.…… read more »
RONALD ACUNA JR MAKES MLB HISTORY AS ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE SERIES OPENER IN LA OVER THE DODGERS, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game set at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. It marked the fourth straight win for Atlanta. Ronald Acuna Jr. made MLB history as the first player with 30 or more home runs and 60 or more stolen…… read more »
ROME BRAVES SHUT OUT IN THURSDAY EVENING MATCH AT WINSTON-SALEM, NC BY THE DASH, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY
The Rome Braves were handed a shut out loss by the Winston-Salem Dash by a final score of 5-0 on Thursday night in the third outing of a six-game set in Winston-Salem, NC. The Dash took a 2-1 lead in the series. Game four is slated for tonight at 7 pm. Rome’s series at Winston-Salem…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES COMPLETE SEASON SWEEP OF COLORADO ROCKIES WITH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN IN DENVER, ONWARD TO LA TO TAKE ON THE DODGERS!
The Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game set at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, which allowed Atlanta to sweep the seven-game season series between the teams. Kevin Pillar got the Braves on the board with a home run to lead off the top of the…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC TO THE DASH
The Rome Braves fell to the Winston-Salem Dash 2-1 on Wednesday night in game two of a six-game set at Winston-Salem, North Carolina. That brought Rome’s latest winning streak to an end at three straight outings and evened up the series at a game each. The teams will meet again tonight at 7 pm. Rome’s…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP TUESDAY NIGHT WIN IN DENVER, COLORADO OVER THE ROCKIES
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Coors Field out in Denver, Colorado. That allowed Atlanta to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Marcell Ozuna got the Braves on the board with a home run to lead off the top of…… read more »
ROME BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC WITH WIN OVER THE DASH
The Rome Braves opened a six-game set in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a 3-2 victory over the Dash on Tuesday night. That marked the Braves’ third straight win. They will face the Dash again tonight at 7 pm. Rome’s series at Winston-Salem continues through Sunday. The team will be back on their home field next…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK THREE OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This is week three of the 2023 regular season for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers hit the road to take on the Christian Heritage Lions. In other week three match-ups: Gordon Central Warriors @ Coosa Eagles Chattooga…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN COLORADO WITH WIN OVER ROCKIES
The Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 14-4 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies got on the board with a solo home run by Ryan McMahon in the bottom of the first inning. Austin Riley clubbed a two-run shot in the top of…… read more »