Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 52-35, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves blasted the New York Mets 14-3 at Truist Park.
In a good rhythm. The 11-run win last night carries weight here. But a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Braves Game on July 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:30 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (6-5, 3.27 ERA) vs Nolan McLean (5-5, 3.78 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves blasted the New York Mets 14-3 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Mauricio Dubón went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Austin Riley went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
52 | 35 | .598 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
50 | 39 | .562 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
48 | 42 | .533 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
46 | 44 | .511 | 7.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
36 | 53 | .404 | 17.0 | L3 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .272 | .876 | 54 | |
| 16 | .301 | .841 | 48 | |
| 14 | .272 | .770 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | 1.60 | 0.66 | 39.1 | |
| 0-2 | 1.53 | 1.06 | 29.1 | |
| 9-6 | 2.27 | 1.12 | 95.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Chris Sale celebrated his 10th All-Star selection in style, leading the Braves to a decisive 14-3 victory over the Mets, and notching his 500th strikeout with the team. While Sale's dominance is reassuring, the Braves' recent performance remains shaky, with a 3-4 record over the last week and a concerning run differential of -6. The excitement of the All-Star nods for Sale, Michael Harris II, and Raisel Iglesias contrasts sharply with the ongoing roster shakeups, including the outright assignment of Rowdy Tellez and the mounting injuries, like Ha-Seong Kim's latest IL stint. Still, with key bats like Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies contributing, the Braves cling to their first-place spot in the division, but it’s clear they need to regain momentum quickly.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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