Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 16-8, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves got routed by the Washington Nationals 4-11 at Nationals Park.
Nothing to panic about here. The 7-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Working in their favor, 6 of the last 7 in the win column.
Braves Game on April 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (1-1, 2.21 ERA) vs Zack Littell (0-2, 7.11 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves got routed by the Washington Nationals 4-11 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
16 | 8 | .667 | L1 | |
|
Marlins
|
|
11 | 13 | .458 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
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11 | 13 | .458 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Phillies
|
|
8 | 15 | .348 | 7.5 | L7 |
|
Mets
|
|
7 | 16 | .304 | 8.5 | L12 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .310 | .908 | 22 | |
| 6 | .266 | .916 | 19 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 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 are feeling the heat after a rough 11-4 loss to the Nationals that snapped their six-game winning streak, leaving fans wondering about the bullpen's stability. Reynaldo López's early exit after just three outs raised eyebrows, especially with Raisel Iglesias still nursing shoulder inflammation,though the MRI brought some relief with no structural damage identified. Amid this turmoil, Braves fans can find solace in the team's offensive prowess, which continues to impress with a potent blend of power and improved contact rates. As we look toward the upcoming match against the Nationals, the focus will be on how Atlanta rebounds and reestablishes its dominance, especially with the firepower of players like Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin leading the charge.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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