Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 41-20, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Truist Park.
The numbers paint a decent picture. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Factor in run differential of +8 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Braves Game on June 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (3-2, 3.95 ERA) vs Patrick Corbin (2-1, 3.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SN1, BravesVision, TVA Sports |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 64°F, Wind 3 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Matt Olson went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
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41 | 20 | .672 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
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31 | 29 | .517 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
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31 | 31 | .500 | 10.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
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28 | 34 | .452 | 13.5 | W2 |
|
Mets
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|
26 | 35 | .426 | 15.0 | L2 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .265 | .901 | 46 | |
| 13 | .306 | .865 | 37 | |
| 9 | .280 | .771 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 1.30 | 0.61 | 27.2 | |
| 4-0 | 0.68 | 0.83 | 26.2 | |
| 8-3 | 2.01 | 0.94 | 67.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Matt Olson's recent heroics on Lou Gehrig Day have solidified his status as a key player for the Braves, keeping him in the top five of the NL MVP conversation. After a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays, where Bryce Elder shined on the mound while Ronald Acuña and Michael Harris II orchestrated an early offensive explosion, the Braves continue to assert their dominance with a solid 40-20 record. However, the team's depth is being tested with a nine-man injured list, and roster moves surrounding Carlos Carrasco are drawing attention. Despite these challenges, the Braves are pulling away in the power rankings, making it clear that they remain a force to be reckoned with as they prepare to face tougher competition.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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