Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 16-7, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Washington Nationals 9-4 at Nationals Park.
The numbers back it up. 6 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. On top of that, last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
Braves Game on April 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Reynaldo López (1-0, 2.18 ERA) vs Foster Griffin (2-0, 3.05 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Washington Nationals 9-4 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
16 | 7 | .696 | W6 | |
|
Marlins
|
|
11 | 12 | .478 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
10 | 13 | .435 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 14 | .364 | 7.5 | L6 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 15 | .318 | 8.5 | L11 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .278 | .954 | 19 | |
| 5 | .313 | .887 | 21 | |
| 4 | .345 | .962 | 17 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.50 | 0.97 | 30.0 | |
| 4-1 | 2.79 | 1.00 | 29.0 | |
| 1-1 | 3.42 | 1.10 | 26.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Braves continue to dominate, claiming their sixth consecutive win as they roll over the Nationals, fueled by Matt Olson's MVP-caliber performance and a resurgent Michael Harris II. Bryce Elder further cements his role as the team's ace, earning respect with another strong outing. However, the momentum was briefly shaken when Ronald Acuña Jr. was hit by a pitch, leaving fans holding their breath as X-rays came back negative for any serious injury. With the team boasting a 6-1 record over the last week and an impressive run differential of +23, Atlanta is firing on all cylinders, but tough decisions loom on the roster as regulars eye returns. The Braves' hot streak, combined with these injury scares, makes for a season full of excitement and uncertainty.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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