What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 13-7, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Chris Sale (3-1, 3.27 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (2-1, 2.01 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on FOX, FOX. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

April 18, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 13-7, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves creamed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 at Citizens Bank Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Pretty straightforward. A W by 9 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Factor in 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.

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Braves Game on April 18

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (8-11)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chris Sale (3-1, 3.27 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (2-1, 2.01 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	FOX, FOX
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves creamed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	9	12	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0

Highlights

Michael Harris II went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Dominic Smith went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Austin Riley went 2-5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	13	7	.650		W3
Marlins	9	11	.450	4.0	L3
Nationals	9	11	.450	4.0	L1
Phillies	8	11	.421	4.5	L3
Mets	7	13	.350	6.0	L9

Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
8 Dominic Smith	4	.362	1.040	16
28 Matt Olson	5	.299	1.003	15
30 Drake Baldwin	5	.325	.927	19

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
27 Austin Riley	4 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games
8 Dominic Smith	5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games
30 Drake Baldwin	6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Raisel Iglesias	3.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games
55 Bryce Elder	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
51 Chris Sale	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves are riding high after a commanding 9-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, a statement that further solidifies their grip on the NL East with a 12-7 record. Austin Riley is back to his destructive self, smashing two home runs and showcasing a new level of confidence that has to send chills down the spines of opposing pitchers. Meanwhile, Martín Pérez's surprising return to the rotation after a brief free agency highlights the team's commitment to resilience and depth. As the Braves prepare to face the Phillies again, this series not only represents a test against last year's champions but could also be a pivotal moment in solidifying their early season dominance. The Braves have not lost a series yet, and the momentum is clearly in their favor.

Sources

MLB.com

Braves' gamble sets up crazy week for Pérez, who responds like a true pro

PHILADELPHIA -- Martín Pérez passed through waivers, rejected an outright assignment, became a free agent, signed a Minor League deal and then was slotted right back in the same rotation spot he had been in before the Braves initially designated him for assignment on Sunday. “It worked,” a smiling Austin

MLB.com

Uh-oh, Riley's going oppo: 2 more homers send clear signal

ATLANTA -- When Braves pitcher Bryce Elder exited Wednesday’s game against the Marlins and said “when \[Austin Riley\] starts driving the ball the other way, look out,” he at least gave the Phillies a warning. Riley further distanced himself from his early-season frustrations by hitting a pair of home runs

Battery Power

Austin Riley homers twice, Braves blank Phillies in series opener

The Atlanta Braves entered Friday’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies hot. The Phillies…did not. That showed up on the field as the Braves jumped out to a big lead early and coasted to a 9-0 throttling of the Phillies in the first game of the three-game set at Citizens Bank Park, earning their major-league-leading […]

Battery Power

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Thread: April 17

The Atlanta Braves have not lost any of their first six series of the season, the last team in the majors who can make that claim. They’re atop the NL East at 12-7 and are now taking aim at the two-time defending division champions in the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series which begins Friday […]

Mlbtraderumors

Braves Re-Sign Luke Williams To Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and entered tonight’s game as a pinch runner. It’s an unsurprising development. Williams is clearly liked by the club as a depth piece but he is out of options, leading […]

Housethathankbuilt

Braves’ series vs. Phillies not only their biggest test so far, but may be major turning point

The Atlanta Braves have a tough test ahead of them against the Phillies in Philadelphia. In a lot of ways, this is the first major turning of the season.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Washington Nationals for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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