Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 44-21, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 at Truist Park.
Steady as she goes. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Factor in took last night by 3. That matters.
Braves Game on June 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryce Elder (5-3, 2.63 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (2-6, 5.05 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 3 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Dominic Smith went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
44 | 21 | .677 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
34 | 30 | .531 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
33 | 32 | .508 | 11.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
30 | 35 | .462 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
28 | 36 | .438 | 15.5 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .272 | .890 | 47 | |
| 13 | .303 | .854 | 37 | |
| 10 | .275 | .774 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 1.17 | 0.62 | 30.2 | |
| 4-0 | 0.63 | 0.84 | 28.2 | |
| 8-4 | 2.23 | 1.03 | 72.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 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 | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Dominic Smith is making a case for an All-Star berth with clutch performances, including a home run in the Braves' 6-3 victory over the Pirates, keeping Atlanta hot with a 5-2 record over the last week. Smith's rise comes at a time when the Braves need all the firepower they can muster, especially with Michael Harris II sidelined due to back tightness. Meanwhile, Matt Olson continues to impress with his remarkable durability, contributing to a team that has only dropped two series this season. As the Braves sit atop the division at 43-21, their young prospects are also making headlines, laying the groundwork for a bright future. With a solid blend of emerging talent and established stars, this team is primed for a deep playoff push.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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