Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Tyler Mahle (5-10, 4.25 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (6-10, 4.93 ERA). First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock. First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves Daily Update
September 6, 2026

Q: What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 84-58, 1st in the NL East.

The Atlanta Braves are 84-58, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 2-4 at Citizens Bank Park. Today they play the Philadelphia Phillies at 01:10 PM EDT on NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock.

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Comfortable territory. A loss by 2 last night and the vibes reflect it. On the plus side, outscoring opponents by 4 this week.

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Braves Game Today

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (80-62)
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	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.

Postseason Picture

Braves are 84–58, leading the NL East by 4 games over the Phillies.

Division Magic Number: 17

NL Division Leaders

Brewers 88–55

Dodgers 85–57

Braves 84–58

Wild Cards

Cubs 81–62

Phillies 80–62

D-backs 75–68

Next in Line

Padres 74–68 (11.0 GB)

Marlins 71–72 (13.5 GB)

Cardinals 71–72 (17.0 GB)

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	37	.250	.838	80
23 Michael Harris II	24	.291	.816	80
30 Drake Baldwin	22	.277	.805	69

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
51 Chris Sale	14-9	2.10	1.01	150.0
72 Didier Fuentes	5-1	2.27	1.09	63.1
46 Dylan Dodd	4-1	2.03	0.90	44.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
13 Ronald Acuña Jr.	8 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54 Tyler Mahle	6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
72 Didier Fuentes	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.

Sources

MLB.com · 1h ago

Extra rest comes back to haunt Pérez and his command vs. Phillies

PHILADELPHIA -- The Braves' rotation has exceeded expectations over the past month. But if they experience a few more starts like Martín Pérez’s most recent, there will be greater reason to question whether their starters will be a liability in the postseason. Pérez has been a valuable member of Atlanta’s

MLB.com · 4h ago

Acuña saves multiple runs with phenomenal running catch before going deep vs. Phils

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. didn’t get a good jump. But his ability to get to Bryson Stott’s two-out line drive prevented the Phillies from possibly chasing Braves starter Martín Pérez in the first inning of Atlanta's 4-2 loss in Saturday night’s game at Citizens Bank Park.

Battery Power · 2h ago

Braves News: Division standings, Martin Perez blowup, more

The Braves bought themselves some margin for error in avoiding certain catastrophic outcomes by winning Friday’s opener of this four-game Philly series and the first of seven games against the division rivals in the next 10 for Atlanta. That said, they could still easily get themselves into trouble in the standings through these games against […]

Battery Power · 9h ago

Braves vs Phillies Game Thread: 9/5/2026

Join us and discuss tonight’s game in the comments below! Game Info Game Time: Saturday, September 5th, 6:05 p.m. ET Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pa. Watch: BravesVision Radio/Audio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan

Housethathankbuilt · 9h ago

This one failed adjustment is costing Braves and AJ Smith-Shawver dearly after his return

Atlanta Braves starter AJ Smith-Shawver hasn't had the best luck since returning to the rotation. He needs to make some adjustments if he wants to stick around.

Housethathankbuilt · 15h ago

New depths of Braves' ABS ineptitude makes it crystal clear team must change strategy

The Atlanta Braves have struggled all year with ABS challenges, but it's their lineup in particular that needs to figure out a new strategy.

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Braves Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Mon 09/07	@ Philadelphia Phillies	1:05 PM
Tue 09/08	vs Tampa Bay Rays	7:15 PM
Wed 09/09	vs Tampa Bay Rays	7:15 PM

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