Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 19-9, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-8 at Truist Park.
Quietly productive. 5 of the last 7 in the win column. Working against that, down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard.
Braves Game on April 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Sale (4-1, 2.79 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (1-2, 5.06 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 43°F, Wind 10 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-8 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Ozzie Albies went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
19 | 9 | .679 | L1 | |
|
Marlins
|
|
13 | 14 | .481 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
12 | 16 | .429 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
9 | 17 | .346 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
9 | 18 | .333 | 9.5 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .297 | .973 | 22 | |
| 7 | .302 | .894 | 24 | |
| 6 | .333 | .943 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.95 | 0.97 | 37.0 | |
| 4-1 | 2.79 | 1.00 | 29.0 | |
| 2-1 | 3.62 | 1.21 | 32.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 6 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .615 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 |
Braves News
The Braves find themselves in a bittersweet moment as they aim for their sixth consecutive series win against the Phillies tonight, fresh off a resilient 5-3 victory yesterday. However, the mood is dampened by Michael Harris II’s nagging quad injury, which hasn’t dulled his impressive bat,he's racked up nine multi-hit games this season. Meanwhile, manager Brian Snitker enjoyed a heartwarming surprise with his son, reinforcing the familial bonds that run deep in this organization. On the pitching side, Bryce Elder faces a challenge against Zack Wheeler, whose return from injury adds a layer of uncertainty to tonight’s matchup. As Atlanta's roster grapples with injuries and tough decisions regarding young talent like JR Ritchie, the team remains focused on maintaining its strong momentum, currently boasting a 19-8 record.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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