Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 52-38, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were blown out by the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-12 at PNC Park.
The indicators are generally positive. Lost by 8 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. On the plus side, 6.9 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job.
Braves Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (5-4, 3.83 ERA) vs Jared Jones (1-1, 5.28 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were blown out by the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-12 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Mike Yastrzemski went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
52 | 38 | .578 | L3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
51 | 41 | .554 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
50 | 42 | .543 | 3.0 | W4 |
|
Nationals
|
|
47 | 46 | .505 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
38 | 54 | .413 | 15.0 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .273 | .888 | 57 | |
| 16 | .308 | .849 | 53 | |
| 14 | .273 | .770 | 50 |
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, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 5 RBI, .438 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
The Braves are in a bit of a tailspin after suffering a 12-4 blowout loss to the Pirates, marking their third consecutive defeat. Hurston Waldrep's shaky performance, where he allowed two homers to Ryan O'Hearn and lasted just 3 1/3 innings, raises serious questions about his place in the rotation as the team juggles a banged-up roster. With Owen Murphy optioned to Triple-A and the bullpen undergoing a makeover with the addition of Connor Thomas, it's clear the Braves are scrambling to find answers. Even as they re-sign Rowdy Tellez to a minor league deal, the team's inconsistency is alarming. At 52-37, they still hold the division lead, but this recent trend can't continue if they want to stay on top.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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