Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 60-42, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves held off the San Diego Padres 6-5 at Truist Park.
On the right side of things. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Also helping: the bats have been lively at 6.9 R/G.
Braves Game on July 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (6-4, 3.70 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves held off the San Diego Padres 6-5 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Drake Baldwin went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Dominic Smith went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 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
|
|
60 | 42 | .588 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
56 | 47 | .544 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
52 | 51 | .505 | 8.5 | L9 |
|
Nationals
|
|
52 | 51 | .505 | 8.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
43 | 60 | .417 | 17.5 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .267 | .870 | 60 | |
| 19 | .299 | .834 | 61 | |
| 19 | .275 | .846 | 55 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 1.77 | 0.72 | 45.2 | |
| 11-6 | 2.19 | 1.05 | 111.0 | |
| 2-0 | 2.08 | 0.79 | 30.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves celebrated their 60th win of the season with a hard-fought 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres, capping off a successful series where they took three out of four games. Chris Sale showcased his vintage form, racking up 11 strikeouts and bolstering his case for a second Cy Young Award. As the Braves continue to produce offensively, averaging 6.6 runs per game this week, the imminent return of Ronald Acuña Jr. adds to the excitement. With the MVP expected back this weekend, the Braves look poised to solidify their place at the top of the division as they prepare for a series against the Baltimore Orioles, who will face a team riding high on momentum and ready to unleash its full potential.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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