Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 64-45, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Washington Nationals 5-4 at Truist Park.
A healthy temperature for a reason. 2.4 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production. Also weighing on the score: getting outscored by 9 in a week. That tanks the score.
Braves Game on July 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryce Elder (6-6, 3.96 ERA) vs Foster Griffin (12-2, 2.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Washington Nationals 5-4 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ozzie Albies went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
64 | 45 | .587 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
57 | 52 | .523 | 7.0 | L3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
55 | 55 | .500 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
55 | 55 | .500 | 9.5 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
47 | 63 | .427 | 17.5 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .261 | .858 | 66 | |
| 19 | .290 | .808 | 61 | |
| 20 | .279 | .851 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-6 | 2.08 | 1.02 | 117.0 | |
| 5-0 | 2.16 | 0.72 | 50.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.20 | 0.83 | 32.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Ronald Acuña Jr. is finally finding his power stroke, launching his first home run since May to help the Braves edge past the Nationals 4-3 in a nail-biter at Truist Park. This win is crucial as Atlanta looks to regain momentum in a season where injuries are complicating their trade deadline plans. With a record of 63-45, sitting atop the division, the Braves need to capitalize on their offense, especially against a Nationals team they've struggled against this year. The Braves' lineup is in a bit of a rut lately, averaging just 2.7 runs per game over the past week, so seeing Acuña and Mike Yastrzemski contribute with homers is a welcome sight. As the deadline approaches, the front office needs to weigh their options carefully to bolster a lineup that’s been inconsistent despite a strong overall performance.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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