Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 18-8, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Washington Nationals 7-2 at Nationals Park.
The numbers back it up. 6 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Also helping: last night's 5-run victory is the freshest data point.
Braves Game on April 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (1-1, 3.42 ERA) vs Andrew Painter (1-1, 4.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Washington Nationals 7-2 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 3-5.
- Ozzie Albies went 3-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
18 | 8 | .692 | W2 | |
|
Marlins
|
|
12 | 13 | .480 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
11 | 15 | .423 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
9 | 16 | .360 | 8.5 | W2 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 17 | .320 | 9.5 | L9 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .318 | .943 | 23 | |
| 7 | .282 | .951 | 22 | |
| 4 | .362 | .990 | 17 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.50 | 0.97 | 30.0 | |
| 4-1 | 2.79 | 1.00 | 29.0 | |
| 1-1 | 3.42 | 1.10 | 26.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves are feeling the heat after their 11-4 drubbing by the Nationals, yet the team's recent performances still paint a picture of resilience, boasting a 6-1 record over the past week and a run differential of +15. After a significant debut from JR Ritchie, who stepped in to stabilize a taxed bullpen, the Braves are leaning on their hot bats, including Michael Harris II, who is expected to return to the lineup after a precautionary exit from the last game. Despite the bullpen becoming a point of concern with injuries and inconsistency, the Braves remain atop the division at 16-8. As they gear up to face the Nationals again, the focus will be on maintaining their offensive momentum while shoring up the pitching depth in this demanding stretch.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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