Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 11-7, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves escaped with a win against the Miami Marlins 6-5 at Truist Park.
Ticking along. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. On top of that, the lineup producing 7.0 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.
Braves Game on April 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryce Elder (1-1, 0.96 ERA) vs Chris Paddack (0-2, 6.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV, presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 70°F, Wind 7 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves escaped with a win against the Miami Marlins 6-5 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Dominic Smith went 3-4 with 4 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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11 | 7 | .611 | W1 | |
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Marlins
|
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9 | 9 | .500 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Phillies
|
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8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 | L1 |
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Nationals
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8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 | W1 |
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Mets
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7 | 11 | .389 | 4.0 | L7 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .395 | 1.099 | 15 | |
| 5 | .311 | .932 | 18 | |
| 4 | .296 | .967 | 12 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves enter today's rubber match against the Miami Marlins looking to secure their second consecutive series win and avoid their first series loss of the season. With an impressive 5-2 record over the last week, the Braves are firing on all cylinders, averaging a robust 7.0 runs per game and boasting a run differential of +18. Dominic Smith continues to heat up at the plate, hitting an eye-popping .395, while the team overall shows resilience and depth despite juggling injuries. Manager Walt Weiss reminiscing about babysitting Marlins skipper Clayton McCullough may be a lighthearted reminder of baseball's long history, but today's focus is on the diamond. With the stakes high and the bats booming, fans can expect an electrifying contest as the Braves aim to maintain their grip on the division.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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