Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Bryce Elder (4-2, 1.97 ERA) vs Connelly Early (4-2, 3.33 ERA). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on NESN, BravesVision. First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves Daily Update
May 27, 2026

Q: What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 37-18, 1st in the NL East.

The Atlanta Braves are 37-18, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 at Fenway Park. Today they play the Boston Red Sox at 06:45 PM EDT on NESN, BravesVision.

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A healthy temperature for a reason. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Add in they're +17 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.

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Braves Game Today

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (22-31)
Location:	Fenway Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bryce Elder (4-2, 1.97 ERA) vs Connelly Early (4-2, 3.33 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NESN, BravesVision
Forecast:	⛅ Partly cloudy, 69°F, Wind 2 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 at Fenway Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	2	3	0	2	0	7	9	1
	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	6	9	0

Highlights

Michael Harris II went 4-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Matt Olson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	37	18	.673		W1
Nationals	29	27	.518	8.5	W4
Phillies	28	27	.509	9.0	W2
Marlins	26	30	.464	11.5	L1
Mets	22	33	.400	15.0	L5

Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	15	.263	.897	44
23 Michael Harris II	12	.304	.865	32
8 Dominic Smith	5	.324	.861	24

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	2-0	1.40	0.62	25.2
51 Chris Sale	7-3	1.89	0.87	62.0
55 Bryce Elder	4-2	1.97	0.99	68.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
23 Michael Harris II	5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
45 Tyler Kinley	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves are riding high after a thrilling 7-6 win against the Boston Red Sox, highlighted by Matt Olson's impressive home run and Michael Harris II's four-hit performance that showcased his offensive prowess. As the team stands at 36-18, they are firmly in first place and on course for a big season, despite some bumps in the road. Meanwhile, the baseball community is mourning the loss of Bob Horner, a Braves legend who passed away at 68, leaving behind cherished memories of his remarkable career, including a historic four-home run game. On the roster front, the Braves have re-signed outfielder José Azócar to a minor league deal, indicating their commitment to solidifying their bench depth as they navigate the challenges of the season.

Sources

MLB.com · 10h ago

Olson's blast, Harris' 4-hit night propel Braves to win over Red Sox

BOSTON -- Matt Olson’s home run was the most encouraging. But it was Michael Harris II's latest home run that the Braves were still buzzing about after holding on to claim a 7-6 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Fenway Park.

MLB.com · 17h ago

Bob Horner, staple of late '70s and '80s Braves who had 4-HR game, passes away at 68

Bob Horner, who never played a game in the Minors and experienced the rare thrill of hitting four home runs in a Major League game, passed away at the age of 68, the Braves announced on Tuesday. His unique career will forever be celebrated by Braves fans who watched him

Battery Power · 20h ago

Spencer Strider takes the mound vs Boston

Spencer Strider’s last outing for the Atlanta Braves was against the Miami Marlins on Thursday (5/21), making that his longest outing since coming off the IL this season. He pitched for 6.1 innings, allowed three runs on four hits and struck out nine batters. So far, he’s been producing as someone getting back to the […]

Battery Power · 21h ago

Braves cross Memorial Day checkpoint on course for a big season

Alright, so here we are, folks. It’s the day after Memorial Day which is usually the moment in the season where I’d say that it’s safe to start taking whatever’s happening in the standings a bit more seriously. We’re over a quarter of the way deep into this campaign and basically the news is nothing […]

Mlbtraderumors · 13h ago

Bob Horner Passes Away

Former All-Star and Rookie of the Year Bob Horner has passed away at 68. The Braves announced the news on Tuesday afternoon while sending their condolences to his family and friends. Horner was born in Kansas but grew up in Arizona. A 15th-round pick by the A’s out of high school, he instead elected to attend […]

Mlbtraderumors · 15h ago

Braves Re-Sign José Azócar To Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed outfielder José Azócar to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. He is in tonight’s lineup, batting seventh and playing left field. Atlanta clearly values Azócar as a potential bench player or depth piece. Since he is out of options, […]

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