Gwinnett Braves Extend Partnership with Cox Media Group to Air Games on 97.7 FM The Other Side of the River

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves, Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, announced today an extension of its partnership with Cox Media Group to broadcast all games on 97.7 FM The Other Side of the River through the 2017 season. The new agreement brings G-Braves Baseball back to the Lawrenceville-based station after a successful debut in 2015.

All home and road Gwinnett Braves' games, featuring eighth-year broadcaster Tony Schiavone, will be aired on 97.7 FM The Other Side of the River for the next two seasons. The agreement includes an option for a one-year extension into 2018.

Games will also continue to be streamed online at WSBRadio.com, the website for News 95.5 FM and AM 750 WSB.

"We are pleased to extend our partnership with Cox Media Group and continue to bring Gwinnett Braves Baseball to the fans across Gwinnett County and beyond," said Gwinnett Braves General Manager North Johnson. "Airing our games on 97.7 FM for the first time last year expanded our listening audience considerably, and we are excited to see what growth lies ahead."

"Cox Media Group is excited to partner with the Gwinnett Braves and serve Gwinnett County by bringing great baseball to 97.7 FM The Other Side of the River," said Donna Hall, Vice-President and Market Manager-Atlanta Area Radio for Cox Media Group.

The first broadcast of the season takes place on Thursday, April 7 as the Gwinnett Braves travel to Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA to take on the Norfolk Tides. The pregame show airs at 6:30 p.m. with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Opening Night at Coolray Field is set for Thursday, April 14 as the G-Braves host Norfolk for a 7:05 p.m. game. For information on ticket plans, including the new "Five and Dine" plan, call the Coolray Field Ticket Office at 678-277-0340 or visit GwinnettBraves.com/tickets.