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GreenJackets’ late rally can’t erase deficit as Fireflies even series July 29

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on GreenJackets’ late rally can’t erase deficit as Fireflies even series July 29

The Augusta GreenJackets tried to rally late but fell to the Columbia Fireflies 9-8 July 29.

GreenJackets game times shift for final homestands beginning July 28

By Staff Report · 27 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on GreenJackets game times shift for final homestands beginning July 28

The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, will shift game times beginning Tuesday, July 28.

Augusta scores early and often in double digit win July 26

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta scores early and often in double digit win July 26

The Augusta GreenJackets (17-13, 52-44) scored six runs in the top of the first inning and never let up, continuously adding to the total in a heavily lopsided 13-3 win over the Salem RidgeYaks (16-14, 44-54) Sunday night.

Augusta sets franchise home run record in extra inning win July 25

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta sets franchise home run record in extra inning win July 25

The Augusta GreenJackets set a franchise homer record in Saturday’s win.

Bullpen falters as GreenJacket rally falls short on July 23

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Bullpen falters as GreenJacket rally falls short on July 23

The Augusta GreenJackets (50-43, 15-12) put the tying and winning runs on with two outs in the ninth inning, but closer Wuilliams Rodriguez struck out Luis Guanipa swinging to quash the comeback and hand the Salem RidgeYaks (15-12, 40-52) an 8-5 win on Thursday evening at Carilion Clinic Field.

Polo’s longest career outing leads Augusta past Salem July 21

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Polo’s longest career outing leads Augusta past Salem July 21

Davis Polo kicked off the second leg of the road trip with the longest outing of his pro career, tossing 6.1 innings with one earned run allowed as the Augusta GreenJackets (15-10, 50-41) knocked off the Salem RidgeYaks (13-12, 38-52) 7-4 in seven innings Tuesday night.

Holton spins gem as GreenJackets avoid sweep with July 19 win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Holton spins gem as GreenJackets avoid sweep with July 19 win

Carter Holton turned in the best start of his professional career, spinning six scoreless innings while allowing just two hits as the Augusta GreenJackets (14-10, 49-41) ended their losing streak on July 19.

Sloppy fourth inning leads Augusta to July 18 loss in Fayetteville

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Sloppy fourth inning leads Augusta to July 18 loss in Fayetteville

Adiel Melendez and Carter Lovasz combined for four hitless innings in relief, but the Augusta GreenJackets (13-10, 48-41) came up short in a late comeback attempt as they stranded the tying run at third in the ninth to hand the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (12-10, 44-43) a 4-3 win July 18

In pictures: Final teams set after Day 4 of Peach Jam

By Christopher Rickerson · 18 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Final teams set after Day 4 of Peach Jam

Scenes from Day 4 of the EYBL Peach Jam.

Augusta held to two hits in first game after All-Star break

By Staff Report · 18 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta held to two hits in first game after All-Star break

The Augusta GreenJackets (13-9, 48-40) were held hitless with men in scoring position, unable to capitalize on chances as they dropped the first of three games to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (11-10, 43-43) by a final of 3-2 Friday night.

Peach Jam kicked off its 30th anniversary tournament on July 14

By Christopher Rickerson · 15 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Peach Jam kicked off its 30th anniversary tournament on July 14

The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League returned for its 30th consecutive year for day one of the Peach Jam tournament at North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center on Tuesday, July 14.

Exhausted GreenJackets shut out in series finale July 12

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Exhausted GreenJackets shut out in series finale July 12

Fatigue was the name of the game on Sunday, as the GreenJackets (13-8, 48-39) looked beyond tired as they mustered little resistance against the Hickory Crawdads (15-6, 49-36) in a 5-0 loss to end the week.

Five errors, 14 walks lead to largest GreenJackets’ loss of year

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Five errors, 14 walks lead to largest GreenJackets’ loss of year

The Augusta GreenJackets fell to the Hickory Crawdads 13-2 July 11.

Legendary Laney Coach Otis Smart dies

By Staff Report · 11 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Legendary Laney Coach Otis Smart dies

Longtime Lucy Laney High School coach Otis Smart has died.