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Atlanta Braves Daily Update


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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Braves Daily Vibe Check
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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.

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Highlights

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
3718.673 W1
Nationals
2927.5188.5 W4
Phillies
2827.5099.0 W2
Marlins
2630.46411.5 L1
Mets
2233.40015.0 L5

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

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
28
Matt Olson
15.263.89744
23
Michael Harris II
12.304.86532
8
Dominic Smith
5.324.86124

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
52
Dylan Lee
2-01.400.6225.2
51
Chris Sale
7-31.890.8762.0
55
Bryce Elder
4-21.970.9968.2

Hot Hitters

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

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
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
Olson's blast, Harris' 4-hit night propel Braves to win over Red Sox
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.
Bob Horner, staple of late '70s and '80s Braves who had 4-HR game, passes away at 68
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
Spencer Strider takes the mound vs Boston
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 […]
Braves cross Memorial Day checkpoint on course for a big season
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 […]
Bob Horner Passes Away
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 […]
Braves Re-Sign José Azócar To Minor League Deal
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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Braves Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Thu 05/28
@ Boston Red Sox
4:10 PM
Fri 05/29
@ Cincinnati Reds
6:40 PM
Sat 05/30
@ Cincinnati Reds
7:15 PM

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