(From the Rome Braves): Rome Braves righty Hunter Riggins has been names South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week by Minor League Baseball. On Wednesday, May 10th, Hunter Riggins got the starting nod in game one of a double header against the Asheville Tourists, marking just his second start of 2023. Riggins would go on…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT IN TORONTO BY BLUE JAYS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Toronto Blue Jays by 6-5 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set in Toronto, Canada. The Braves were swept in that series and have lost their last four straight games. Ronald Acuna Jr. got Atlanta on the board with a lead-off home run in the top…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE TO ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): With a series win on the line, the Braves allowed six hits and four runs in the first two frames and fell to the Asheville Tourists 4-3. Four singles in the top of the first inning off Braves starter JJ Niekro saw the Tourists take a 2-0 lead. That…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES IN TORONTO FOR INTERLEAGUE ACTION WITH THE BLUE JAYS THIS WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves were off Thursday and will return to action this evening with the first of three interleague outings up in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Spencer Strider will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Chris Bassitt will head to the mound for Toronto. The first pitch is set for 7:07 pm. Listen…… read more »
ADRIANZA MAKES REHAB APPEARANCE AS ROME BRAVES TOP ASHEVILLE TOURISTS IN GAME THREE OF A SIX-GAME SET, THAT SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND IN ROME
(Media release from the Rome Braves): For just the third time this season, the Braves tallied double-digit hits in their 9-4 victory over the Asheville Tourists with a little help from Atlanta Brave Ehire Adrianza. Facing a three-run deficit in the bottom of the second inning, back-to-back doubles from the likes of Brandol Mezquita and…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES FALL TO BOSTON RED SOX IN FINALE OF TWO-GAME INTERLEAGUE SET, RESULTING IN SPLIT OF SERIES
The Atlanta Braves were defeated by the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Wednesday night in the finale of a two-game interleague set at Truist Park. This resulted in a 1-1 split in the series. The Red Sox took a 2-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning with RBI singles from Enrique Hernandez and…… read more »
ROME BRAVES SPLIT WEDNESDAY TWIN BILL WITH ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves and Asheville Tourists split a double header on Wednesday afternoon. Game One: Hunter Riggins would get the starting nod for Angel Flores’s Rome Braves on Wednesday morning in game one of the double header and would go straight to work. In just his second start of…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN INTERLEAGUE SET WITH VICTORY OVER BOSTON RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game interleague set at Truist Park. It was the third straight victory for the National League East-leading Braves. Matt Olson got Atlanta on the board with a two-run homer during the bottom of the first inning. Those two…… read more »
RAIN, UNPLAYABLE FIELD CONDITIONS FORCE ROME BRAVES’ EDUCATION DAY DOUBLE HEADER
(Media release from the Rome Braves): Tuesday’s series opener between the Rome Braves and Asheville Tourists has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions. Tuesday’s contest will be made up on Wednesday as a double header, with each contest lasting seven innings. First pitch will be at 11:00am EST. Fans holding tickets to Tuesday’s contest…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WELCOME BOSTON RED SOX TO TOWN FOR TWO-GAME SET, SEAN MURPHY NAMED NL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off day on Monday and will be back in action tonight as hosts to the Boston Red Sox in game one of a two-game set at Truist Park. Charlie Morton will be Atlanta’s starting pitcher. Nick Pivetta will head to the mound for Boston. The first pitch is scheduled…… read more »