What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 50-34, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Hurston Waldrep (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Dustin May (5-6, 4.30 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, BravesVision. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

July 02, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 50-34, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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The indicators are generally positive. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. The catch: going 2-5 lately. That drags everything down.

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Braves Game on July 02

Opponent:	St. Louis Cardinals (44-39)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Hurston Waldrep (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Dustin May (5-6, 4.30 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, BravesVision

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 at Truist Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	2
	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	3		5	6	0

Highlights

Ozzie Albies went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	50	34	.595		W1
Phillies	49	38	.563	2.5	W2
Marlins	46	41	.529	5.5	L1
Nationals	45	43	.511	7.0	W2
Mets	36	51	.414	15.5	L1

Atlanta Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	20	.272	.865	52
23 Michael Harris II	14	.293	.817	44
1 Ozzie Albies	13	.276	.769	48

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	4-0	0.95	0.61	38.0
26 Raisel Iglesias	0-2	1.27	0.99	28.1
51 Chris Sale	8-6	2.10	1.08	90.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52 Dylan Lee	2.4 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

Reynaldo López's stellar return with a 1-run showing has injected some optimism into the Braves' rotation, especially after last week’s dismal 1-6 stretch. Ozzie Albies is emerging as a beacon of hope, with his first-inning RBI double and a third-inning homer helping fuel a much-needed 5-1 victory over the Cardinals, finally pushing the Braves to 50 wins. Amid the excitement, the successful rehab start of AJ Smith-Shawver offers a glimmer of potential reinforcements for a struggling pitching staff. Meanwhile, fans from England, fresh off supporting their soccer team, added a unique flair to Truist Park, rallying around Michael Harris II. With Martin Pérez's struggles casting a shadow, the Braves need to find consistency and rely on their stars to turn the tide as they gear up for the next challenge.

Sources

MLB.com

Guess who's back? López returns to 2024 form with 1-run showing

ATLANTA -- If Reynaldo López's effort during Wednesday night’s 5-1 win over the Cardinals was a sign of things to come, there might not be as much reason to be concerned about the Braves' rotation. Ozzie Albies’s first-inning RBI double and third-inning solo homer provided sufficient support for López, who

MLB.com

England soccer fans form Michael Harris II fan club out of nowhere, complete with chants

Fresh off their nation’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 win over the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Atlanta, a thrilling 2-1 victory with Harry Kane scoring both goals, English soccer fans took to Truist Park for Wednesday’s Cardinals-Braves game -- and delivered a must-see moment in the process.

Battery Power

Braves News: Tarik Skubal rumor, Cam Caminiti to the Futures Game, more

I think it’s time to chat again about Eric Hartman. The Braves’ now top prospect completed a 20 HR, 30 SB season on July 1st, through 71 games of his season. He was also ranked the 25th prospect in all of baseball by Baseball America and it’s getting easier every day to see him in […]

Battery Power

Ozzie Albies, excellent pitching, and late offense power Braves win over Cardinals, 5-1

Hello, July. Hello, elusive win No. 50. Hello and safe travels to Mexico, English World Cup fan contingent. Braves Country, there was a lot to like about tonight’s 5-1 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. But first, the wink heard ‘round the world. The offense would eventually come alive late after being pretty dormant (again), […]

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Braves’ Martin Perez gamble is coming back to bite them at the worst possible time

The Atlanta Braves beat the odds in getting what they have out of Martin Perez this season. Unfortunately, it looks like their luck is running out.

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AJ Smith-Shawver's first rehab start gives hope for Braves' struggling rotation

Great news for Atlanta Braves fans desperate for pitching as AJ Smith-Shawver had a successful first rehab start with Augusta.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets for a 4-game series starting Friday.

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