Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 70-47, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves let it slip away against the New York Yankees 4-5 at Yankee Stadium.
The foundation feels stable. 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. On top of that, holding teams to 2.7 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Braves Game on August 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (7-4, 3.67 ERA) vs Cam Schlittler (10-6, 2.26 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves let it slip away against the New York Yankees 4-5 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
70 | 47 | .598 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
62 | 56 | .525 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
59 | 59 | .500 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
58 | 61 | .487 | 13.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
51 | 67 | .432 | 19.5 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .267 | .892 | 71 | |
| 20 | .291 | .815 | 66 | |
| 20 | .272 | .815 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.03 | 0.75 | 53.1 | |
| 12-7 | 2.20 | 1.02 | 123.0 | |
| 4-1 | 2.37 | 1.09 | 49.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Braves suffered a tough 2-3 loss to the Yankees, marking a frustrating series defeat in the Bronx despite some bright spots, specifically the return of Ronald Acuña Jr., who is showing signs of his elite form, which balances a left-heavy lineup. Chris Sale's strong performance against Gerrit Cole was overshadowed by a couple of early runs, and while the offense struggled to capitalize, they still exhibited flashes of potential. The recent addition of Tyler Mahle may prove a shrewd move, as his presence bolsters a rotation that needs support. Overall, with a 6-1 record over the past week and a +23 run differential, the Braves are in a solid position, yet their trade of Eli White looms as a potential future regret, especially if injuries strike again.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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