Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 84-58, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 2-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
Comfortable territory. A loss by 2 last night and the vibes reflect it. On the plus side, outscoring opponents by 4 this week.
Braves Game on September 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Mahle (5-10, 4.25 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (6-10, 4.93 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 2-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Austin Riley went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
84 | 58 | .592 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
80 | 62 | .563 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
71 | 72 | .497 | 13.5 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 77 | .465 | 18.0 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
64 | 78 | .451 | 20.0 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .250 | .838 | 80 | |
| 24 | .291 | .816 | 80 | |
| 22 | .277 | .805 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-9 | 2.10 | 1.01 | 150.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.27 | 1.09 | 63.1 | |
| 4-1 | 2.03 | 0.90 | 44.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .571 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 | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves secured a solid 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, enhancing their division lead to 84-57, but the lingering concerns about their rotation can't be ignored. Martín Pérez's recent performance raised eyebrows, as his struggles could jeopardize the team's postseason aspirations. With AJ Smith-Shawver also faltering since his return, the Braves must address their pitching woes quickly. On a brighter note, Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to dazzle, contributing both defensively and at the plate, helping the Braves maintain momentum despite the pitching hiccups. As they gear up for the next clash against Philadelphia, the stakes are high with seven games against their division rivals looming on the horizon.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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