Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 21-9, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Detroit Tigers 5-2 at Truist Park.
Good place to be. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. On top of that, winning by 3 last night moved the needle.
Braves Game on April 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | JR Ritchie (1-0, 2.57 ERA) vs Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.72 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Detroit SportsNet, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Detroit Tigers 5-2 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ozzie Albies went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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21 | 9 | .700 | W2 | |
|
Marlins
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14 | 16 | .467 | 7.0 | W1 |
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Nationals
|
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13 | 17 | .433 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
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10 | 19 | .345 | 10.5 | W1 |
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Phillies
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10 | 19 | .345 | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .299 | .993 | 26 | |
| 7 | .301 | .881 | 25 | |
| 6 | .320 | .902 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.31 | 0.91 | 35.0 | |
| 3-1 | 1.95 | 0.97 | 37.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.22 | 0.99 | 28.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Didier Fuentes stepped up big time for the Braves in their 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers, showcasing the depth of this team amid ongoing pitching injuries. With a record of 20-9, Atlanta has achieved its best start before May in franchise history, and they continue to excel despite the challenges, becoming the only MLB team yet to lose a series. Ozzie Albies contributed to the hot streak with a homer, while Martin Pérez keeps surprising on the mound. The offense is firing on all cylinders, averaging 6.3 runs per game in the last week, which has been a key factor in their recent success. As the Braves look to maintain this momentum, they are on the brink of solidifying their status as a powerhouse in the league.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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