Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 62-44, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves got routed by the New York Mets 3-14 at Citi Field.
More good than bad right now. Losing by 11 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Pair that with opponents putting up 6.3 per game. The staff is struggling.
Braves Game on July 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Sale (11-6, 2.19 ERA) vs Christian Scott (3-2, 3.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, BravesVision, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 5 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves got routed by the New York Mets 3-14 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ozzie Albies went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
62 | 44 | .585 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
57 | 50 | .533 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
54 | 53 | .505 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
53 | 54 | .495 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
45 | 62 | .421 | 17.5 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .264 | .866 | 63 | |
| 19 | .298 | .829 | 61 | |
| 20 | .276 | .850 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.27 | 0.76 | 47.2 | |
| 11-6 | 2.19 | 1.05 | 111.0 | |
| 2-0 | 1.99 | 0.76 | 31.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the Braves' lineup as they prepare to face the New York Mets, and his return couldn't come at a better time for a team battling through injuries with nine players on the IL. Acuña's reactivation should energize an offense that has seen Matt Olson and Michael Harris II carrying the load recently. The Braves have managed to stay competitive, holding a 5-2 record in their last seven games, but their run differential is inching dangerously close to the red. Chris Sale, coming off a stellar performance, will take the mound tonight, aiming to keep the pitching strong against a struggling Mets lineup. With Acuña back at the top, the lineup shuffle might raise eyebrows, but one thing is clear: Atlanta needs every bit of firepower to maintain their division lead.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Washington Nationals for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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