Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 15-7, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park.
Not much to complain about. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. Add in the bats are producing at 6.4 R/G this week.
Braves Game on April 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryce Elder (2-1, 0.77 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (1-2, 6.16 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 3-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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15 | 7 | .682 | W5 | |
|
Marlins
|
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10 | 12 | .455 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
10 | 12 | .455 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 13 | .381 | 6.5 | L5 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 15 | .318 | 8.0 | L11 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +23 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .353 | .997 | 16 | |
| 5 | .279 | .944 | 16 | |
| 5 | .304 | .866 | 19 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.79 | 1.00 | 29.0 | |
| 1-1 | 3.42 | 1.10 | 26.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .857 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to five games with a decisive sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, marking their first clean slate at Citizens Bank Park since 2016. Manager Walt Weiss's lefty-heavy lineup, featuring Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson, proved effective as they consistently challenged opposing left-handed pitchers. As the Braves improve to 14-7 on the season, their run differential shows a staggering +15 over the last week, reflecting their offensive prowess with an impressive 5.9 runs per game. Meanwhile, concerns about Raisel Iglesias's absence seem overblown for now, though fans are undoubtedly eager for reinforcements in the pitching rotation, especially with top prospect Didier Fuentes making waves in the minors. With the team climbing in power rankings, the Braves are reinforcing their status as serious contenders in the league.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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