Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 57-41, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Texas Rangers 8-5 at Truist Park.
Things are trending well. Last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Plus, 6.4 R/G this week. The lineup is doing its job.
Braves Game on July 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryce Elder (5-6, 4.12 ERA) vs JP Sears (2-2, 5.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 3 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Texas Rangers 8-5 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 1 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 5-5 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
- Austin Riley went 3-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
57 | 41 | .582 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
55 | 45 | .550 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
52 | 48 | .520 | 6.0 | L6 |
|
Nationals
|
|
50 | 50 | .500 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
42 | 58 | .420 | 16.0 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .269 | .881 | 59 | |
| 17 | .301 | .830 | 58 | |
| 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 2 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | 1.81 | 0.74 | 44.2 | |
| 10-6 | 2.06 | 1.06 | 105.0 | |
| 2-0 | 2.22 | 0.85 | 28.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 10 hits, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .714 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Drake Baldwin's explosive return to form, highlighted by a jaw-dropping 5-for-5 performance and two home runs, is a shot in the arm for the Braves as they aim to solidify their grip on the division with a 56-41 record. Austin Riley is also back in MVP contention, showcasing his power with two homers in the same game, hinting at a long-awaited resurgence for Atlanta's offense. Adding to the excitement, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return is on the horizon, though fans must remain patient as he's not expected back this week. While the lineup is heating up, the Braves face challenges in their rotation following Owen Murphy's demotion, raising questions about depth as they prepare for another matchup against the Texas Rangers.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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