๐ TOUR: Hank Aaron, the Beaneaters, and more baseball history on display at Truist Park
KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy is in Atlanta covering the Houston Astros pursuit of a second World Series championship in less than five years. The Astros are down two games to one, but you can bet theyโre going to keep fighting to claim another top spot in the history books.
๐ The flavors of Georgia: KPRC 2โฒs Rose-Ann Aragon tries ballpark-exclusive food offered at Atlantaโs Truist Park
Houstonians attending the World Series road games may not be cheering for Atlanta, but they can still appreciate and experience the flavors of Georgia through Truist Parkโs World Series specials! Our team had a one-on-one with the chef who created these specials with his team. KPRC 2โฒs Rose-Ann Aragon got to do a taste test too!
Blooper, the Atlanta Braves mascot, hilariously taunts KPRC 2โฒs Rose-Ann Aragon on-air
During the 6 a.m. newscast, Blooper, the Atlanta Braves mascot, made an appearance from afar while KPRC 2 reporter Rose-Ann Aragon was live at Truist Park as the Houston Astros trail 2-1 against the Braves in the World Series.
KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checks in from Truist Park ahead of World Series Game 3
The World Series tie will be broken Friday night when the Astros and Braves play Game 3. Atlanta claimed a victory to start the series, but Houston had a nice recovery in Game 2 -- even with the roof open at Minute Maid Park.
The Latest: NFL Hall of Famers help push vaccine awareness
Hall of Famers taking part include include Anthony Muรฑoz, in both English and Spanish, Darrell Green, Aeneas Williams, and Drew Pearson. ___Indiana baseball coach Jeff Mercer has tested positive for COVID-19, and the Hoosiersโ home doubleheader against Penn State on Friday has been called off. ___Kansas withdrew from the Big 12 Tournament on Friday after a positive COVID-19 test within the menโs basketball program, sending No. ___The Minnesota Twins are the latest Major League Baseball team to receive government approval for fans to return to their games this season. Only a limited amount of family members of players and staff have been able to attend those games this season.
LEADING OFF: Yankees set to play 3 doubleheaders in 5 days
(AP Photo/John Bazemore)TRIPLE DOUBLESAaron Judge has rejoined the Yankees just in time for the teams rugged patch -- three doubleheaders in a span of five days. New Yorks game against the Braves was rained out Tuesday, creating a twinbill in Atlanta. That will be followed by doubleheaders Friday and Sunday vs. the Mets at Yankee Stadium. The 28-year-old righty is supposedly attracting interest from the Yankees as the Aug. 31 trade deadline nears. Kershaw, who was scratched from an opening day start at Dodger Stadium against the Giants, lost to them on Aug. 8.
Braves remove 'Chop On' sign, slogan, but no call on chant
ATLANTA The Atlanta Braves have removed a Chop On sign that sat near an entrance to Truist Park and are still considering their stance on the fans' tomahawk chop chant. The removal of the wooden sign came as the team changed its slogan from Chop On to For The A for the 2020 season. A new slogan is customary marketing strategy, but the team's stance on the chant has been watched closely since last year's NL Division Series. Braves fans began chopping and chanting in the early 1990s. The Braves said in the letter they are seeking input from the Native American community, fans, players and former players as they examine the fan experience, including the chant.
Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name change
Atlanta Braves pitcher Cole Hamels appears to have Truist Park to himself while working from the mound during baseball practice, Friday July 3, 2020 in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)ATLANTA With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday gave no indication they are willing to consider a similar change. The Braves released a statement saying the team honors, supports, and values the Native American community. The Atlanta Braves have a meaningful commitment to honor the Native American community and we are excited about working together to ensure this happens," it said. The foam cutouts are used when Braves fans do the chop chant at games.