Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 81-55, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves squeaked by the Colorado Rockies 2-1 at Truist Park.
On the right side of things. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. And the pitching staff at 2.7 RA/G is a stabilizing force.
Braves Game on August 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Mahle (5-10, 4.41 ERA) vs Mason Adams (0-0, 2.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, BravesVision |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves squeaked by the Colorado Rockies 2-1 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
81 | 55 | .596 | W6 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
76 | 60 | .559 | 5.0 | W3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
68 | 68 | .500 | 13.0 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
65 | 73 | .471 | 17.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
61 | 75 | .449 | 20.0 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .259 | .865 | 78 | |
| 22 | .296 | .820 | 77 | |
| 22 | .275 | .810 | 67 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-9 | 2.06 | 1.00 | 144.0 | |
| 5-0 | 2.41 | 0.85 | 59.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.39 | 1.13 | 60.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves clinched their sixth straight victory with a 6-4 win over the Rockies, showcasing a potent mix of solid pitching and timely hitting. Martín Pérez kept the good vibes going on the mound, reinforcing the rotation's strength as they gear up for October. Meanwhile, Eric Hartman made headlines by joining Braves legend Andruw Jones in the exclusive 25-HR, 50-SB club, hinting at a bright future for the franchise. Despite a somewhat sluggish offense lately, the Braves are finding ways to back their stellar pitching, which has limited opponents to just 2.9 runs per game over the past week. As Sean Murphy heats up, fans are left wondering why his playing time isn’t more substantial, especially with Chris Sale’s recent dominance prompting potential changes to the roster. With the team sitting pretty at 80-55, there's no reason to take the foot off the gas.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the San Francisco Giants for a 1-game series starting Monday.
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