Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 24-10, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves dominated the Colorado Rockies 9-1 at Coors Field.
Not much to complain about. Last night's win by 8 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Plus, 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.
Braves Game on May 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 03:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Strider (TBD) vs Kyle Freeland (1-2, 3.48 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 4 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves dominated the Colorado Rockies 9-1 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 3-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Austin Riley went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
24 | 10 | .706 | W2 | |
|
Marlins
|
|
16 | 17 | .485 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
15 | 19 | .441 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Phillies
|
|
13 | 20 | .394 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
11 | 22 | .333 | 12.5 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .293 | 1.012 | 30 | |
| 8 | .312 | .913 | 29 | |
| 7 | .321 | .911 | 22 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 2.14 | 0.90 | 42.0 | |
| 3-1 | 1.88 | 1.05 | 43.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.22 | 0.99 | 28.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves are riding high after a commanding 9-1 victory over the Rockies, largely thanks to Chris Sale's 11 strikeouts, but the mood is dampened by the grim news of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s left hamstring tightness. With an MRI pending, fans are left to wonder how this might impact a team already grappling with injuries. On a brighter note, Matt Olson continues to dazzle at the plate, projecting a jaw-dropping 55 homers this season, which is vital as the Braves aim to maintain their strong 23-10 record. The return of Carlos Carrasco adds depth to the bullpen, but with Spencer Strider set to make his return on Sunday, it’s hard not to feel a mix of optimism and concern as this resilient squad navigates its way through a challenging stretch.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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