(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 »
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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 »
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 »