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Rome Braves Recap: Shut out on the road by Tourists
Final: Tourists 6, Braves 0 (in Asheville, N.C.) The turning point: The Tourists took a 2-0 lead in the second inning and cruised the rest of the way for the win. The Tourists added another run in...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (left) sits in the dugout during Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals in Atlanta. (AP)
Atlanta Braves: Manager Gonzalez has moves to make
NEW YORK — Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez might soon have another option out of the bullpen. And given the way things have gone among the Atlanta relievers, Gonzalez could certainly use some good ne...
May 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rome Braves Recap: Tewell’s blast punctuates win
Final: Braves 6, Tourists 1 (in Asheville) How it happened: Tyler Tewell’s two-run homer in the fifth inning gave the Braves a comfortable 6-1 lead, and they cruised home from there to win the ope...
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Atlanta Braves' Evan Gattis hits a grand slam in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Atlanta Braves: Once battling depression, Evan Gattis is now a feel-good story
ATLANTA — As Evan Gattis was rounding the bases, soaking up the cheers from his first grand slam, he noticed the song blaring triumphantly from the speakers at Turner Field. The theme from “The Nat...
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Atlanta’s Evan Gattis, second from right, is greeted by teammates Chris Johnson, Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman after hitting a grand slam in the fourth inning Wednesday.
Atlanta Braves: The 'Great Gattisby'; Rookie sensation continues his heroics with a grand slam in win against Twins to help Braves complete 6-0 homestand
ATLANTA — Evan Gattis no longer seems amazed by his improbable rookie season. Yet, there are still times when it’s a bit of an adjustment for the Braves catcher. Like when someone recognizes him in...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rome Braves announce roster changes
The Rome Braves announce RHP Wes Parsons has joined the team from the Gulf Coast League and will start his first game today at 1pm. Parsons played at Jackson State Community College in Jackson, TN...
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Elander stays hot in 7-4 Rome Braves' loss at State Mutual
The turning point: The GreenJackets scored two runs in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth to build a 5-1 lead, and Augusta held on from there. Who did what for Rome: The surging Josh ...
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Atlanta’s Brian McCann (16) follows through with a solo home run in the fourth inning Tuesday. (John Bazemore / The Associated Press)
Clutch work: Gattis, Freeman, McCann come up big
ATLANTA — With seemingly every swing of his bat, the popularity of Evan Gattis continues to grow. The rookie came off the bench to hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to send the gam...
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Timely hitting for Augusta seals win over Rome
by Rome Braves reports
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The Rome Braves fell to the Augusta Greenjackets Tuesday afternoon 7-4, before a crowd of 4,017 fans at State Mutual Stadium. The series is now tied 1-1. Augusta’s Andrew Cain scored off of a wild...
Rome Braves: Braves shut out GreenJackets
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The turning point: The Braves took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back. They added two more in the fourth, one in the fifth and two in the eighth. Who did what for Rome: Tyler Te...
Atlanta Braves: Teheran delivers for Braves in win against Twins
by The Associated Press
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
ATLANTA — Even without an effective change-up, Julio Teheran still had enough to pitch into the ninth inning. “I decided to just compete with my other pitches,” he said. “I know my fastball is good...
Atlanta Braves: Schafer knocks in two runs in rain-delayed win against Dodgers
by The Associated Press
May 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
ATLANTA — Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning. Pena fouled the first pitch off his lower right leg and bent over in anguish. But afte...
Rome Braves: Sunday's game rained out
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Braves' game scheduled for today against the Asheville Tourists at State Mutual Stadium has been postponed by rain. The makeup date has not been announced. Tickets for today's game can be exch...
Rome Braves: Settling for a split
by staff reports
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Game 1: Braves 6, Tourists 4 (Completion of Friday’s game) Game 2: Tourists 5, Braves 2 How it happened: Jose Peraza and Levi Hyams had three hits each to help lead the Braves to the 6-4 victory ...
Atlanta Braves: Gattis’ homer lifts injury-plagued Braves to dramatic win
by Charles Odum, Associated Press
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
ATLANTA — The Braves already knew rookie Evan Gattis is an impressive power hitter. He’s also proving a quick learner. Gattis took advantage of some last-second tips from teammate Justin Upton befo...
Rome Braves: Rain leaves game in suspense
May 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Braves’ game against the Asheville Tourists on Friday night was interrupted by rain in the top of the fourth at State Mutual Stadium. After a long delay, the game — which was still scoreless — ...