Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 55-40, 1st in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.
Cruising at a nice clip. 11 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested. Making it worse, getting outscored by 4 is dragging the score south.
Braves Game on July 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Sale (9-6, 2.20 ERA) vs Cal Quantrill (3-1, 3.11 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | CW33, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 82°F, Wind 5 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
55 | 40 | .579 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
54 | 44 | .551 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
52 | 45 | .536 | 4.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
48 | 49 | .495 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
41 | 57 | .418 | 15.5 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .267 | .873 | 58 | |
| 16 | .296 | .817 | 53 | |
| 14 | .267 | .759 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | 1.47 | 0.65 | 43.0 | |
| 9-6 | 2.20 | 1.11 | 98.0 | |
| 0-2 | 2.23 | 1.08 | 32.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves enter the second half of the season clinging to a precarious two-game lead in the NL East, a sharp reminder that their grip on first place is anything but secure. With an injury-plagued roster and eleven players on the IL, their recent 3-4 stretch and a minus-four run differential signal that the team is struggling to maintain momentum. However, there's a glimmer of hope as Ronald Acuña Jr. shows signs of recovery during his rehab assignment, potentially bolstering the lineup soon. As the trade deadline approaches, the front office faces pressing decisions, particularly regarding the need for an impactful right-handed bat. The Braves may be in first, but the pressure is mounting, the Phillies are closing in, and every game counts as they aim for October.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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