Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 45-22, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves fell just short against the Chicago White Sox 5-6 at Rate Field.
The indicators are generally positive. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Also helping: outpacing opponents by 6 runs this stretch.
Braves Game on June 10
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Sale (8-4, 2.23 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves fell just short against the Chicago White Sox 5-6 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
Highlights
- Matt Olson went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
45 | 22 | .672 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
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36 | 31 | .537 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
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35 | 33 | .515 | 10.5 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
32 | 35 | .478 | 13.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
29 | 37 | .439 | 15.5 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .271 | .903 | 50 | |
| 13 | .313 | .870 | 40 | |
| 10 | .281 | .786 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 1.17 | 0.62 | 30.2 | |
| 4-0 | 0.61 | 0.81 | 29.2 | |
| 8-4 | 2.23 | 1.03 | 72.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s hamstring injury is a bitter blow for the Braves, who are riding high at 45-21 and leading the division. Acuña exited the game against the White Sox after feeling tightness while sprinting to first base, leaving fans anxious as the team awaits MRI results. This comes just as the Braves have been on a solid 5-2 stretch with a +5 run differential over the last week, showcasing their resilience even as they face injury challenges. The batting prowess of players like Matt Olson and Michael Harris II will be crucial in the absence of Acuña. Meanwhile, the front office is eyeing trade options, including Angels shortstop Zach Neto, to ensure depth in the lineup moving forward. With a game against Chicago looming, the Braves will need to rally around their core to maintain their impressive momentum.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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