Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 88-61, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves blew out the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 at Truist Park.
Nothing to panic about here. Last night's win by 10 gives the score a boost. Plus, the 4-3 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Braves Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.46 ERA) vs Andrew Painter (3-9, 5.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, BravesVision |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves blew out the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 4-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Mauricio Dubón went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Drake Baldwin went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 3-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
88 | 61 | .591 | W3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
82 | 67 | .550 | 6.0 | L3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
73 | 76 | .490 | 15.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 79 | .466 | 18.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
69 | 81 | .460 | 19.5 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .247 | .823 | 82 | |
| 25 | .288 | .804 | 83 | |
| 23 | .277 | .803 | 74 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-9 | 2.18 | 0.99 | 157.0 | |
| 7-2 | 2.27 | 1.08 | 67.1 | |
| 6-0 | 2.56 | 0.90 | 63.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .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 | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to haunt the Philadelphia Phillies, reminiscent of Chipper Jones' legendary clashes, as the Braves aim to tighten their grip on the NL East after a thrilling 6-5 victory yesterday. With a record of 87-61, the Braves are still adjusting their lineup, moving Ozzie Albies to cleanup against a Phillies bullpen game to maximize offensive potential. Despite struggling with their bats lately, averaging just 2.7 runs per game over the last week, the emergence of unlikely heroes like Brewer Hicklen and DeShawn Keirsey Jr. offers a glimmer of hope in this critical stretch. However, concerns about injuries, notably to Lane Thomas, could cast a shadow over their playoff aspirations. As they face the Phillies again tonight, fans are eager to see if the Braves can deliver another blow to Philly's hopes and solidify their own.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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