Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 33-16, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves downed the Miami Marlins 8-4 at loanDepot park.
Quietly productive. Winning by 4 last night moved the needle. Working against that, a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Braves Game on May 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Sale (6-3, 1.96 ERA) vs Janson Junk (2-4, 4.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, BravesVision |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves downed the Miami Marlins 8-4 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Mauricio Dubón went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Matt Olson went 2-3 with 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
33 | 16 | .673 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
25 | 25 | .500 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
24 | 25 | .490 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
22 | 27 | .449 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
21 | 27 | .438 | 11.5 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0 | |
| 14 | .283 | .958 | 41 | |
| 9 | .291 | .813 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 1.96 | 0.91 | 55.0 | |
| 4-2 | 2.01 | 0.99 | 62.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.85 | 1.00 | 41.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Martin Perez continues to defy logic for the Braves, solidifying his role in a rotation that has kept the team at a strong 33-16 record. Following an 8-4 victory over the Marlins, where Ronald Acuña Jr. made a triumphant return, expectations are high for today’s matchup as Atlanta looks to capitalize on their recent momentum. But beneath the surface, the Braves' bullpen is in dire need of reinforcement, with a potential gamble on a relief arm now on the table. Despite some recent struggles, this team is still in the mix as a top contender in the NL, blending experience with surprising performances. The upcoming games will test their depth, especially with nine players on the injured list. The Braves must leverage their offensive firepower and pitching to maintain their lead in the division.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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