Jeff Hart

Craig Kimbrel tied a major league rookie record with his 40th save, Jason Heyward hit his first career grand slam, and the Atlanta Braves hung on to win their sixth straight, beating the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.

The hometown favorites from Clinton County overcame a rocky start with a six-run first inning then held on for a 7-5 win Tuesday night over Warner Robins, Ga., before another raucous crowd under the Lamade Stadium lights.

Jackson County took a big Region 8-AA win over Hart County on the road Tuesday. Madison Whitmire led an offensive barrage for Jackson County as the Lady Panthers pounded the Lady Bulldogs 15-2.

Lindsey Miles and Raegen Sandy had three hits each and combined for four RBI to lead Jefferson to a 14-5 win over Elbert County Tuesday in Region 8-AA girls softball play.

The West Hall girls volleyball team improved to a perfect 8-0 early in the season after sweeping three matches Tuesday at the West Hall gym.

The Buford girls volleyball team went 1-2 in a four-team match Tuesday.

Defending four-time Class AA state champion Buford continued its grueling opening season stretch of games against ranked teams Tuesday taking on Class AAA eighth-ranked St. Pius on the road.

The East Hall girls volleyball continued its solid start to the season with wins over Johnson and Jackson County on Tuesday night in Oakwood.

Jefferson improved to 3-0 on the season after taking a 3-1 win over North Hall Tuesday in girls volleyball action.

Johnson salvaged one win Tuesday night in girls volleyball action at West Hall.