Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 25-10, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Colorado Rockies 11-6 at Coors Field.
This is what a hot stretch looks like. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. And last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
Braves Game on May 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | JR Ritchie (1-0, 2.92 ERA) vs Logan Gilbert (1-3, 4.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Mariners.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 51°F, Wind 6 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Colorado Rockies 11-6 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonah Heim went 2-4 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
- Jorge Mateo went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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25 | 10 | .714 | W3 | |
|
Marlins
|
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16 | 18 | .471 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
16 | 19 | .457 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
14 | 20 | .412 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
12 | 22 | .353 | 12.5 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +20 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .299 | 1.030 | 31 | |
| 8 | .315 | .908 | 29 | |
| 7 | .333 | .932 | 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, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves have stormed back to the top of the Power Rankings for the first time in three years, a testament to their dominance as they sit at 24-10 and fresh off a convincing 9-1 win over the Rockies. Spencer Strider made his season debut, showing flashes of brilliance despite a shaky start, striking out six in 3 1/3 innings. The news is bittersweet, however, with Ronald Acuña Jr. placed on the IL after his MRI yielded less-than-ideal results, though the situation could have been worse. On a positive note, closer Raisel Iglesias is set to return from the injured list, which should bolster a bullpen that has faced challenges. With a +12 run differential over the last week and players like Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin heating up, the Braves are firing on all cylinders, but the Acuña injury leaves a cloud hanging over their recent success.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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