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The Atlanta Braves were 92-65, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Cincinnati Reds 0-4 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

Things are trending well. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. But 4 of the last 7 in the win column.

Braves Game on September 23

Opponent:Cincinnati Reds (73-84)
Location:Truist Park
First Pitch:07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Chris Sale (14-9, 2.18 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (6-11, 4.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Reds.TV, BravesVision

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Cincinnati Reds 0-4 at Truist Park.

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Braves Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
9265.586 L1
Phillies
8770.5545.0 W2
Marlins
7780.49015.0 W1
Nationals
7484.46818.5 W1
Mets
7285.45920.0 W1

Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
28
Matt Olson
40.253.82889
23
Michael Harris II
26.291.80785
30
Drake Baldwin
24.284.81777

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
51
Chris Sale
14-92.180.99157.0
72
Didier Fuentes
7-22.241.0572.1
46
Dylan Dodd
4-12.310.9046.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
30
Drake Baldwin
6 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games
18
Mike Yastrzemski
4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
13
Ronald Acuña Jr.
3 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
51
Chris Sale
9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
26
Raisel Iglesias
3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
66
Grant Holmes
6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Braves News

Ronald Acuña Jr. escaped serious injury after a scare during a 4-0 loss to the Reds, but the Braves need to keep their star healthy with postseason play on the horizon. Despite Acuña's X-rays coming back negative, his exit highlighted the fragility of the team’s current situation as they gear up for the playoffs. Robert Suarez is set to return from his elbow injury, providing a much-needed boost to a bullpen that could use some fresh arms. The Braves' lackluster effort in this game raises concerns, they were outmatched and looked sluggish following an off day. The final score may seem inconsequential, but with a playoff run looming, the Braves can’t afford such sleepy performances. As they prepare to face the Reds again, they have to shake off this post-hangover vibe and rally as the regular season winds down.

Sources
Acuña's X-rays negative after exiting with left shin contusion
MLB.com
Acuña's X-rays negative after exiting with left shin contusion
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. likely caused many Braves fans to gasp when he fell to the ground during the third inning of a 4-0 loss to the Reds on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Fortunately, this scare had a happy ending.
Suarez (elbow) set to be activated Wednesday to ramp up for playoff run
MLB.com
Suarez (elbow) set to be activated Wednesday to ramp up for playoff run
ATLANTA -- Robert Suarez will end his three-month absence this week, when he returns to Atlanta’s bullpen to make postseason preparations with a couple of regular-season appearances.
JR Ritchie strong, but Braves sleepwalk in post-hangover game, lose 4-0
Battery Power
JR Ritchie strong, but Braves sleepwalk in post-hangover game, lose 4-0
Was this a hangover game? Or was it a post-hangover game, given the travel-related off day on Monday? Whatever the case, the Braves didn’t put up much of a fight as they dropped a fairly meaningless contest to the Reds by a score of 4-0. If you want a positive from this game, look at […]
Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: JR Ritchie vs Brandon Williamson
Battery Power
Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: JR Ritchie vs Brandon Williamson
Playing out the string.
Ronald Acuna Jr. exits Braves' game vs. Reds with injury as fans hold their breath
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Ronald Acuna Jr. exits Braves' game vs. Reds with injury as fans hold their breath
The last thing the Atlanta Braves need right now is another injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. Unfortunately, that may be what they have after an errant foul ball.
Where Braves’ 2027 payroll stands once the offseason finally arrives (but with a twist)
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Where Braves’ 2027 payroll stands once the offseason finally arrives (but with a twist)
The Atlanta Braves have a number of needs to address this coming offseason, but exactly how much payroll they will have available depends on several factors.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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