Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 82-56, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were beaten by the San Francisco Giants 3-7 at Truist Park.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Tempering that, dropping one by 4 last night stings.
Braves Game on September 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0, 5.93 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (2-8, 5.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 74°F, Wind 2 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were beaten by the San Francisco Giants 3-7 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
82 | 56 | .594 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
78 | 60 | .565 | 4.0 | W5 |
|
Marlins
|
|
69 | 69 | .500 | 13.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
66 | 74 | .471 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
62 | 76 | .449 | 20.0 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .256 | .855 | 80 | |
| 23 | .297 | .825 | 78 | |
| 22 | .279 | .814 | 68 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-9 | 2.06 | 1.00 | 144.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.39 | 1.13 | 60.1 | |
| 5-0 | 2.66 | 0.90 | 61.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves saw their seven-game winning streak come to a disappointing halt in a 7-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, a team they should have easily handled. Bryce Elder’s struggles continued on the mound, raising concerns about pitch tipping that could be affecting his performance in the second half of the season. Meanwhile, Matt Olson's efforts to keep the Braves competitive were overshadowed by Rafael Devers' early home run for the Giants. Despite this setback, the Braves remain in strong contention for the playoffs, with their magic number steadily decreasing as the season winds down. As rosters prepare to expand, fans are eager to see who the Braves will call up from the minors to bolster the squad in the final stretch.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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