Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 78-55, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 at Truist Park.
Solid ground right now. 3.1 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up. At least 3.1 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Braves Game on August 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Sale (12-9, 2.20 ERA) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-7, 2.61 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, FS1, FS1, SportsNet LA |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Sean Murphy went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
78 | 55 | .586 | W3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
74 | 60 | .552 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
68 | 66 | .507 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
62 | 73 | .459 | 17.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
60 | 73 | .451 | 18.0 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .260 | .875 | 78 | |
| 21 | .291 | .807 | 72 | |
| 21 | .274 | .808 | 65 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-9 | 2.20 | 1.03 | 135.0 | |
| 5-0 | 2.41 | 0.85 | 59.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.43 | 1.11 | 59.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
In a thrilling night at Truist Park, Ha-Seong Kim emerged as an unlikely hero, delivering a walk-off hit that sealed a 4-3 victory against the Dodgers and showcased the resilience and depth of this Braves squad. With Chris Sale set to face off against the talented Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the series finale, it’s crucial for the Braves to maintain momentum despite a recent 3-4 stretch. Didier Fuentes' stellar two-inning performance, navigating through bases-loaded jams, further highlights Atlanta's strong bullpen, bolstering confidence as they push for the postseason. Adding to the intrigue, the Braves claimed Ricky Vanasco off waivers, showing they're still active in the player market. As the team sits atop the division at 77-55, every game counts, and they must capitalize on this momentum against a formidable Dodgers lineup.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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