Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 28-13, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
The trend line looks fine. Won by 5 last night and the score reflects it. Also helping: a +11 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Braves Game on May 11
No game on this date.
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Highlights
- Mauricio Dubón went 1-5 with 3 RBI.
- Drake Baldwin went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
28 | 13 | .683 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
19 | 22 | .463 | 9.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
19 | 22 | .463 | 9.0 | W2 |
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Nationals
|
|
19 | 22 | .463 | 9.0 | L2 |
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Mets
|
|
15 | 25 | .375 | 12.5 | L2 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .296 | 1.031 | 36 | |
| 10 | .297 | .892 | 32 | |
| 8 | .306 | .862 | 25 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-2 | 2.20 | 0.88 | 49.0 | |
| 4-1 | 1.81 | 1.01 | 54.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.38 | 1.00 | 34.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves continue to assert their dominance as MLB's best team, wrapping up a successful road trip by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2, led by a stellar performance from Bryce Elder on the mound. The Braves improved their record to 27-13 and outscored their opponents by 14 runs over the past week, showcasing an offense that's firing on all cylinders. However, the victory was bittersweet, as injuries loom large with catcher Sean Murphy's status uncertain and Eli White entering concussion protocol. The loss of key players puts a damper on the celebration of this series win, but fans can take solace in the Braves’ resilience and the promise of bouncing back at home. This team remains a force to be reckoned with, even as they navigate the challenges of an injury-plagued roster.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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