Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 52-37, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves lost a close one to the New York Mets 6-7 at Truist Park.
Steady as she goes. Averaging 6.7 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end. And +7 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Braves Game on July 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Hurston Waldrep (0-0, 3.68 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (6-8, 3.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision, Gray TV |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves lost a close one to the New York Mets 6-7 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 3-6 with 2 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 2-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
52 | 37 | .584 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
50 | 41 | .549 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
49 | 42 | .538 | 4.0 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
47 | 45 | .511 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
38 | 53 | .418 | 15.0 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .273 | .890 | 57 | |
| 16 | .306 | .846 | 53 | |
| 14 | .272 | .771 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | 1.56 | 0.69 | 40.1 | |
| 9-6 | 2.27 | 1.12 | 95.0 | |
| 0-2 | 2.37 | 1.12 | 30.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .267 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Despite a thrilling extra-innings showdown that saw Matt Olson knock two homers, the Braves fell short against the Mets, losing 10-9 and marking a frustrating end to a competitive series at Truist Park. The loss, which featured both teams' closers faltering in the ninth, highlighted the Braves' ongoing struggle to close out tight games, causing manager Walt Weiss to emphasize the importance of capitalizing on early opportunities. While the bats are heating up, averaging 6.1 runs per game over the last week, pitching concerns loom, especially with Reynaldo Lopez unable to secure the win despite a solid start. Off the field, the Braves are busy reshaping the roster, bringing in José Azócar while designating Jair Camargo for assignment, all while preparing to leverage their draft prowess to strengthen a promising farm system.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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