Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 53-38, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 at PNC Park.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Winning by 3 last night moved the needle. Factor in the offense at 6.6 R/G is a clear positive right now.
Braves Game on July 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 12:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryce Elder (5-6, 4.01 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (6-6, 5.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 2 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Joey Bart went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
53 | 38 | .582 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
51 | 42 | .548 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
51 | 42 | .548 | 3.0 | W5 |
|
Nationals
|
|
48 | 46 | .511 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
39 | 54 | .419 | 15.0 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .270 | .878 | 57 | |
| 16 | .307 | .847 | 53 | |
| 14 | .273 | .767 | 50 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | 1.52 | 0.68 | 41.1 | |
| 9-6 | 2.27 | 1.12 | 95.0 | |
| 1-0 | 2.16 | 0.80 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
After a brutal 4-12 loss to the Pirates, the Braves are in a tailspin, having dropped three straight games for the fifth time since June. Joey Bart, who hit a decisive home run against his former team, provided a glimmer of hope amidst the gloom, but the team is still searching for consistency. With Ronald Acuña Jr. likely starting a rehab assignment soon, the Braves desperately need him back to stabilize their lineup, especially as they contemplate trade targets to bolster their offense. Meanwhile, Grant Holmes takes the mound tonight, signaling a crucial moment for the Braves to stop the bleeding and regain momentum against Pittsburgh. They currently sit at 52-38, clinging to first place in the division, but the pressure is mounting to snap this losing streak and fortify their roster before the deadline.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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