
Final Regular Season Home Stand Begins Friday
Published on August 29, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release
Rome, GA - The final regular season home stand begins Friday night at State Mutual Stadium as the Braves take on the Savannah Sand Gnats. Rome will play Savannah through Monday before the playoffs begin at Augusta on September 6th. The first playoff game in Rome is Friday September 8th at 7pm.
September 1-4 is Fan Appreciation Weekend with special stadium activities and prize giveaways.
Friday - Rome vs. Savannah 7pm
Saturday - Rome vs. Savannah 7pm with post game fireworks
Sunday - Rome vs. Savannah 2pm
Monday - Rome vs. Savannah 1pm
Roster Moves: Pitcher Marcus Covington has been sent to Myrtle Beach of the Carolina League. Covington was 0-1 with a 0.93 ERA in just six appearances.
For ticket information call 706-378-5144 or fans can purchase online at www.romebraves.com.
South Atlantic League Stories from August 29, 2006
- I's pounded by Asheville, 21-2 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Errors and extra frames lead to Catfish downfall - Columbus Catfish
- Tourists ring in easy win - Asheville Tourists
- Power ring bell in the ninth - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Five run fifth helps Crawdads overcome 4-0 deficit - Hickory Crawdads
- Drive throttled by GreenJackets, 11-2 - Greenville Drive
- Charleston in charge of Gnats in 10-2 blowout - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Suns edge Captains 3-2 - Lake County Captains
- Hagerstown defeats Lake County 3-2 - Hagerstown Suns
- Jones earns league All-Star selection - Charleston RiverDogs
- Final Regular Season Home Stand Begins Friday - Rome Emperors
- Power add Pawelczyk - Charleston Dirty Birds
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