Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 43-21, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 at Truist Park.
Comfortable territory. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Add in last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
Braves Game on June 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Spencer Strider (3-1, 3.77 ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (5-2, 2.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Mauricio Dubón went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
43 | 21 | .672 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
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34 | 29 | .540 | 8.5 | W4 |
|
Nationals
|
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32 | 32 | .500 | 11.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
29 | 35 | .453 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
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|
28 | 35 | .444 | 14.5 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .272 | .896 | 47 | |
| 13 | .303 | .854 | 37 | |
| 10 | .276 | .778 | 34 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 1.21 | 0.61 | 29.2 | |
| 4-0 | 0.63 | 0.84 | 28.2 | |
| 8-4 | 2.23 | 1.03 | 72.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Mauricio Dubón is proving to be a lineup revelation for the Braves, delivering yet again in a 6-3 victory over the Pirates, and solidifying Walt Weiss' strategy of prioritizing performance over payroll. With a record of 42-21, the Braves remain atop the division, showcasing depth and adaptability even as they navigate injuries. Their recent 5-2 stretch, buoyed by a +14 run differential, signals a team that’s firing on all cylinders, particularly with hot bats like Dubón and Matt Olson (.269). As Martín Pérez prepares to take the mound against Mitch Keller, the Braves look to extend their winning ways, especially now that they’ll dodge facing Paul Skenes this weekend. All signs point to an exciting series that could further define this team’s identity as they chase postseason aspirations.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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