What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 36-16, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Grant Holmes (3-1, 3.80 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (1-4, 5.79 ERA). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on Nationals.TV, BravesVision. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

May 23, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 36-16, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves escaped with a win against the Washington Nationals 5-4 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

Comfortable territory. 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. On top of that, the +13 run differential backs up the record.

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Braves Game on May 23

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (25-27)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Grant Holmes (3-1, 3.80 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (1-4, 5.79 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Nationals.TV, BravesVision
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves escaped with a win against the Washington Nationals 5-4 at Truist Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	4	10	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	5	11	0

The Atlanta Braves clinched the win in the 11th inning.

Highlights

Chadwick Tromp went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
Mauricio Dubón went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Austin Riley went 3-3.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	36	16	.692		W4
Phillies	25	26	.490	10.5	L3
Nationals	25	27	.481	11.0	L2
Marlins	23	29	.442	13.0	W1
Mets	22	29	.431	13.5	L1

Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	14	.267	.899	42
23 Michael Harris II	11	.295	.834	29
8 Dominic Smith	5	.336	.893	23

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
51 Chris Sale	7-3	1.89	0.87	62.0
55 Bryce Elder	4-2	1.97	0.99	68.2
33 Martín Pérez	2-2	2.85	1.00	41.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
27 Austin Riley	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
39 Chadwick Tromp	4 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games
14 Mauricio Dubón	5 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
23 Michael Harris II	5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	7.0 IP, 8 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 continue to flex their offensive might, improving to 36-16 after a thrilling 5-4 walk-off victory against the Washington Nationals, with Chadwick Tromp emerging as an unlikely hero. This fourth-string catcher, typically buried on the depth chart, showcased his clutch gene by delivering the game-winning hit in the 11th inning. Meanwhile, Bryce Elder is cementing his status as an All-Star candidate, boasting a 1.97 ERA after yet another quality start, further establishing the Braves as a powerhouse in MLB. As the Braves' bats stay hot, with players like Eli White and Tromp stepping up in key moments, they look poised to maintain their dominance as they face off against the Nationals again. The vibe is electric, and with the offense leading the league in runs, expect plenty more fireworks from this resilient roster.

Sources

MLB.com

Tromp comes off bench to play latest hero for resilient, bruised Braves

ATLANTA -- How great are things going for the Braves? Well, the guy who entered the season as the fifth catcher, Chadwick Tromp, on their depth chart proved to be the hero in the eventful 5-4 win over the Nationals on Friday night at Truist Park. “That was a good

MLB.com

Elder's eighth quality start of 2026 drops his ERA to 1.97

ATLANTA -- Chris Sale is an early Cy Young Award favorite and Spencer Strider is once again pitching like a frontline starter. As for Bryce Elder, he has positioned himself to earn his second All-Star selection within a span of four seasons. Elder allowed just one run on five hits

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Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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