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The Atlanta Braves were 45-21, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check
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Cruising at a nice clip. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Add in +5 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.

Braves Game on June 08

No game on this date.

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at Truist Park.

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Braves Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
4521.682 W3
Phillies
3530.5389.5 W1
Nationals
3333.50012.0 L1
Marlins
3135.47014.0 W2
Mets
2936.44615.5 W1

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

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
28
Matt Olson
17.267.87747
23
Michael Harris II
13.306.86340
1
Ozzie Albies
10.275.77436

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
52
Dylan Lee
2-01.170.6230.2
75
Robert Suarez
4-00.630.8428.2
51
Chris Sale
8-42.231.0372.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
23
Michael Harris II
4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
51
Chris Sale
7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
26
Raisel Iglesias
3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
52
Dylan Lee
3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves continue to roll, now sitting at 44-21 after a satisfying sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates, capped off by Michael Harris II's clutch pinch-hit double that showcased why he's dubbed 'Money Mike.' With a 5-2 record over the last week and a solid run differential of +7, the team's ability to win from diverse contributors is becoming a hallmark of their success. Didier Fuentes also made waves, earning his first MLB save in a high-pressure situation, a promising sign for a team that’s cultivating young talent. As the Braves revel in this hot streak, they must keep an eye on their past as they navigate new signings like Alfredo Sena, ensuring they don’t repeat history with cautionary tales like Kevin Maitan. The vibe is definitely warm, and the Braves are proving they can thrive in any situation.

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Harris feeds off playoff atmosphere to deliver pinch-hit 2B in Braves' sweep
MLB.com
Harris feeds off playoff atmosphere to deliver pinch-hit 2B in Braves' sweep
ATLANTA -- It’s best to have Michael Harris II in the lineup as frequently as possible. But on those days he needs to rest, it’s also nice to bring him off the bench to show why he’s known as “Money Mike.” Harris erased any concerns about his recent back discomfort
After Weiss shows confidence in him, Fuentes earns 'a stripe or two' with 1st MLB save
MLB.com
After Weiss shows confidence in him, Fuentes earns 'a stripe or two' with 1st MLB save
ATLANTA -- How much confidence does Braves manager Walt Weiss have in Didier Fuentes? Well, he handed the ball to the rookie phenom with a one-run ninth-inning lead in Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Pirates at Truist Park. “He earned a stripe or two on his shoulder with that experiment,”
Braves vs. Pirates series recap: Hey look, a sweep!
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Braves vs. Pirates series recap: Hey look, a sweep!
I mentioned in the series recap for the Toronto Blue Jays series that the relative lack of sweeps for the Atlanta Braves in the midst of this excellent season so far was the definition of complaining about first-world problems as far as baseball was concerned. It’s difficult to complain about anything when Atlanta has both […]
Pinch-hit heroics from Michael Harris II secure series sweep over Pirates
Battery Power
Pinch-hit heroics from Michael Harris II secure series sweep over Pirates
For the first six innings, the Atlanta Braves were looking like they were going to be denied another sweep as the Pirates did just enough to Bryce Elder to salvage a win. But a huge theme of this season is how this team continues to find different ways to win from different contributors, and the […]
Hype around Braves' signing of Alfredo Sena must remember Kevin Maitan as cautionary tale
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Hype around Braves' signing of Alfredo Sena must remember Kevin Maitan as cautionary tale
The Atlanta Braves do have the inside track when it comes to getting something special in Alfredo Sena, but they really need to keep their own history in mind.
Braves just promoted top pitching prospect from 2025 draft for second time in 5 days
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Braves just promoted top pitching prospect from 2025 draft for second time in 5 days
Braves No. 6 prospect Briggs McKenzie was so dominant in his Low-A debut that the organization promoted him after just one start. Could he be a fast riser?

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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