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The Atlanta Braves were 28-13, 1st in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.

Braves Daily Vibe Check
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outscoring opponents

Ticking along. Outscoring opponents by 11 this week. Add in opponents scoring just 3.3 per game. The mound work is solid.

Braves Game on May 12

Opponent:Chicago Cubs (27-14)
Location:Truist Park
First Pitch:07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Grant Holmes (2-1, 4.34 ERA) vs Colin Rea (4-1, 4.03 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Marquee Sports Network, BravesVision, Gray TV, TBS (out-of-market only), TBS (out-of-market only)
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 52°F, Wind 2 mph

Braves Score & Recap

The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
2813.683 W2
Phillies
1922.4639.0 W2
Marlins
1922.4639.0 W2
Nationals
1922.4639.0 L2
Mets
1525.37512.5 L2

Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
28
Matt Olson
14.2961.03136
30
Drake Baldwin
10.297.89232
1
Ozzie Albies
8.306.86225

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
51
Chris Sale
6-22.200.8849.0
55
Bryce Elder
4-11.811.0154.2
33
Martín Pérez
2-22.381.0034.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
2
Jorge Mateo
4 hits, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games
23
Michael Harris II
6 hits, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
51
Chris Sale
7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
99
Spencer Strider
6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
26
Raisel Iglesias
3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves are riding high after a decisive 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, solidifying their spot at the top of the division with a 28-13 record and a +11 run differential over the last week. Amidst the backdrop of losing two franchise icons, Bobby Cox and Ted Turner, the Braves continue to show resilience and strength, particularly from players like Matt Olson, who is defying historical trends with his stellar performance this season. With Ha-Seong Kim activated for his 2026 debut and the Cubs set to challenge them next, the Braves’ momentum is palpable. Their pitching is holding strong, and the offense is clicking, signaling that this team is determined to honor the legacy of its past while building a compelling narrative for the future.

Sources
Cox made baseball -- and everyone around him -- better
MLB.com
Cox made baseball -- and everyone around him -- better
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Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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