Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 91-64, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Houston Astros 6-3 at Daikin Park.
Quietly productive. Winning by 3 last night moved the needle. Plus, plus-7 in run differential this stretch.
Braves Game on September 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (9-9, 3.07 ERA) vs Hunter Brown (6-3, 3.43 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp) |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Houston Astros 6-3 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 3-5.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Mike Yastrzemski went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
91 | 64 | .587 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
85 | 70 | .548 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 79 | .490 | 15.0 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
73 | 82 | .471 | 18.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
71 | 84 | .458 | 20.0 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | .255 | .835 | 89 | |
| 26 | .290 | .804 | 85 | |
| 24 | .282 | .814 | 77 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-9 | 2.18 | 0.99 | 157.0 | |
| 7-2 | 2.27 | 1.07 | 71.1 | |
| 4-1 | 2.36 | 0.92 | 45.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to be the heartbeat of the Braves' lineup, launching a grand slam in last night's 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros, bringing the team’s magic number for clinching the NL East down to just one. With Acuña heating up at the right time, his display of power is a promising sign as the Braves eye not just the division title, but a deep postseason run. Celebrating Bill Lucas' legacy highlights the franchise's rich history as they inch closer to another playoff appearance, having already secured their postseason spot. The atmosphere is electric in Atlanta, with fans eagerly anticipating the champagne celebration that’s nearly within reach, and discussions surrounding potential offseason trades add a layer of intrigue to an already thrilling season.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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