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The Atlanta Braves were 36-18, 1st in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.

Braves Daily Vibe Check
60°
Warm
key injuries

More good than bad right now. A 9-man IL is starting to matter. But they're +4 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.

Braves Game on May 26

Opponent:Boston Red Sox (22-30)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Spencer Strider (2-0, 3.00 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (2-2, 2.40 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NESN, TBS, TBS, BravesVision
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph

Braves Score & Recap

The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
3618.667 L2
Nationals
2827.5098.5 W3
Phillies
2727.5009.0 W1
Marlins
2629.47310.5 W4
Mets
2232.40714.0 L4

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

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
28
Matt Olson
14.263.88742
23
Michael Harris II
11.289.81729
1
Ozzie Albies
8.274.76027

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
51
Chris Sale
7-31.890.8762.0
55
Bryce Elder
4-21.970.9968.2
33
Martín Pérez
2-32.701.0346.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
27
Austin Riley
5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games
18
Mike Yastrzemski
3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
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
45
Tyler Kinley
3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

After a narrow 2-1 defeat to the Washington Nationals, the Atlanta Braves stand at 36-18, retaining their grip on first place in the division but feeling the weight of nine players on the injured list. With a recent record of 4-3, the Braves have managed to outscore their opponents by four runs, showcasing depth amid adversity. Stars like Matt Olson and Michael Harris II continue to shine, each making strong cases for All-Star nods as the team prepares for a crucial road trip. Meanwhile, the Braves' strong record ties them with the Tampa Bay Rays for the best league percentage, highlighting just how high expectations are for this squad. As fans eagerly look to the future, the 2025 draft class is also being watched closely, promising potential franchise-altering talent to bolster the team's success in the seasons to come.

Sources
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9 All-Stars? Each of these Braves has a strong case
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Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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