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 »
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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 »
ROME BRAVES ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Rome Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will begin a six-game series in Winston-Salem, North Carolina versus the Dash tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 7 pm. Rome will conclude the 2023 regular season at home next week with a six-game set against Asheville. For tickets, visit www.romebraves.com. The local ballclub took…… read more »
CITY OF ROME RECEIVES USTA GRANTS TOTALING $70,000
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The United States Tennis Association (USTA) on Monday announced that it has awarded a $35,000 Tennis Venue Services grant to the City of Rome, while USTA Southern provided a matching grant of $35,000. The USTA’s Tennis Venue Services grant program is designed to enhance existing tennis venues…… read more »