Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 26-11, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 at T-Mobile Park.
Ticking along. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. On top of that, a +13 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Braves Game on May 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (2-1, 2.22 ERA) vs Bryan Woo (1-2, 4.61 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Mariners.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 12 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Mauricio Dubón went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
26 | 11 | .703 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
16 | 20 | .444 | 9.5 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
16 | 20 | .444 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
16 | 20 | .444 | 9.5 | L3 |
|
Mets
|
|
13 | 22 | .371 | 12.0 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .308 | 1.077 | 33 | |
| 9 | .305 | .899 | 30 | |
| 8 | .329 | .929 | 23 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 2.14 | 0.90 | 42.0 | |
| 3-1 | 2.02 | 1.02 | 49.0 | |
| 2-1 | 2.22 | 0.99 | 28.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a tough loss to snatch a 3-2 victory against the Mariners, fueled by Matt Olson's clutch ninth-inning homer, his second game-winner this week. Bryce Elder continued his impressive form with nine strikeouts, further establishing himself as a key asset in the rotation. With Raisel Iglesias back from injury, the bullpen looks fierce again, reminding fans of its previous dominance. Meanwhile, the front office is shaking things up by designating Carlos Carrasco for assignment and trading Jonah Heim to the Athletics, making room for Sean Murphy's return. The Braves’ strong showing this week, coupled with their top ranking in power rankings, underscores their dominance in the NL East, while rivals falter at the bottom. At 26-11, the Braves are not just winning, they are making statements.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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