Category Archives: Local Sports

ROME’S RITCHIE REAPS SAL PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS

Media release from the Rome Emperors: The South Atlantic League, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, today announced their weekly award winners which included Rome’s staff ace, JR Ritchie. J.R.’s complete game shutout of the Greenville Drive Saturday night drew national attention, as the Braves’ no.7 prospect became just the second pitcher in Minor League…read more »

ROME EMPERORS SHUT OUT FOR LEAGUE-HIGH SIXTH TIME ON WEDNESDAY

Media releases from the Rome Emperors, written by Gavin Booker: With over 3,400 in attendance Wednesday, the now-second-place Emperors failed to produce a run against a trio of Greenville arms in 6-0 loss. Pitchers Juan Valera, Zach Fogell, and Issac Stebens scattered six hits total and struck out a dozen Emperors. Valera’s 5.2 scoreless innings…read more »