Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 25-11, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t hold off the Seattle Mariners 4-5 at T-Mobile Park.
The indicators are generally positive. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Factor in the lineup producing 6.1 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.
Braves Game on May 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryce Elder (3-1, 1.88 ERA) vs George Kirby (4-2, 3.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Mariners.TV, BravesVision, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t hold off the Seattle Mariners 4-5 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ozzie Albies went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Austin Riley went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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25 | 11 | .694 | L1 | |
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Nationals
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16 | 19 | .457 | 8.5 | W1 |
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Marlins
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16 | 19 | .457 | 8.5 | L2 |
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Phillies
|
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15 | 20 | .429 | 9.5 | W2 |
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Mets
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13 | 22 | .371 | 11.5 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .300 | 1.047 | 32 | |
| 9 | .313 | .923 | 30 | |
| 8 | .331 | .942 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 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
In a night that should have been celebratory, the Atlanta Braves' impressive four-home-run performance fell flat, resulting in a frustrating 5-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners that snapped their winning streak. Matt Olson's 300th career homer and Drake Baldwin's first career blast as a leadoff man provided early excitement, but a questionable decision in the sixth inning turned the tide, leaving fans scratching their heads. Compounding the team's challenges, they had to part ways with catcher Jonah Heim to activate Sean Murphy, who is now back from the injured list. With a record of 25-11, the Braves still sit atop their division, but inconsistency in clutch moments raises concerns as they prepare for the remainder of the season.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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