(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves stage a late inning comeback on Thursday night, notching their fourth straight victory. Jhancarlos Lara got the starting nod from manager Angel Flores on Thursday night, making just his second start as a Rome Brave since being called up from Low-A Augusta at the end of…… read more »
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IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK FOUR!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the fourth week of play in the 2023 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM is again your radio home for Darlington football this year. The Tigers are off this week. There will be high school football-related…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING TO ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a final score of 11-6 on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set at Truist Park. It marked the third straight loss for Atlanta. The Cardinals scored four runs during the top of the first inning on a two-run homer by Paul…… read more »
SCHWELLENBACH PERFECT OVER SIX INNINGS IN ROME BRAVES WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN OVER THE ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): College teammates Spencer Schwellenbach and Shay Schanaman took a no-hitter into the eighth inning in the Braves’ 2-1 win over the Asheville Tourists on Wednesday night. Schwellenbach was perfect through six, going 18-up and 18-down and striking out six in the process. Of his 62 pitches, 48 were strikes…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
The Atlanta Braves began a six-game homestand with a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals by 10-6 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of a three-game set at Truist Park. It marked the second straight loss for Atlanta. Ozzie Albies got the Braves on the board with a solo home run in the bottom…… read more »
ROME BRAVES OPEN FINAL HOMESTAND OF THE YEAR WITH WIN OVER ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): Game one of Rome’s final homestand belonged to Jorge Bautista and Tyree Thompson whose 14 combined strikeouts silenced Asheville’s lineup Tuesday night. A walk and a single in the top of the first gave the Tourists the early 1-0 advantage but Rome was quick to respond in the home…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK FOUR OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This is week four of the 2023 regular season for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM is again your radio home for Darlington football this year. The Tigers are off this week. Here are the match-ups for week four: Armuchee Indians @ Union County Panthers Pepperell Dragons @ Woodland Wildcats Trion Bulldogs…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BACK HOME THIS WEEK FOR SERIES VERSUS THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS AND PITTSBURGH PIRATES
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will be back on their home field at Truist Park tonight to open up a six-game homestand with the first of three outings against the St. Louis Cardinals. The first pitch is set for 7:20 pm. Catch all the action on WLAQ 1410 AM or…… read more »
ROME BRAVES TO WRAP UP SEASON WITH SIX-GAME SET AT HOME VERSUS ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
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 »
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 »