Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 58-41, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 at Truist Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. They're +14 in run differential. The gap is meaningful. Factor in the pitching staff at 3.4 RA/G is a stabilizing force.
Braves Game on July 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Reynaldo López (4-2, 3.50 ERA) vs Walker Buehler (5-5, 5.36 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 5 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ozzie Albies went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
58 | 41 | .586 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
56 | 45 | .554 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
52 | 49 | .515 | 7.0 | L7 |
|
Nationals
|
|
51 | 50 | .505 | 8.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
42 | 59 | .416 | 17.0 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .267 | .875 | 59 | |
| 18 | .301 | .837 | 59 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .417 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
Bryce Elder is working to recapture his early-season dominance, and the Braves will need him as they face the Padres after an impressive 8-5 victory over the Rangers. With Ozzie Albies launching a home run and the offense leading MLB in runs scored this July, the lineup is firing on all cylinders, averaging 6.4 runs per game this past week. However, the team is still navigating the potential loss of top prospect Hurston Waldrep due to arm discomfort, raising concerns about their depth as the trade deadline approaches. In a move to bolster the bullpen, Atlanta has selected Elieser Hernández, adding another arm to the mix. As the Braves maintain their slim lead in the NL East, every game counts, and their current form suggests they are ready to fend off the competition.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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