Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 46-27, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were outplayed by the San Francisco Giants 2-7 at Truist Park.
Nothing to panic about here. 1-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Pair that with last night's loss by 5 drags the score down.
Braves Game on June 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (5-3, 2.90 ERA) vs Landen Roupp (5-7, 4.24 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 72°F, Wind 5 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were outplayed by the San Francisco Giants 2-7 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
46 | 27 | .630 | L3 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
40 | 34 | .541 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
39 | 36 | .520 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
37 | 38 | .493 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
33 | 41 | .446 | 13.5 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 1-5-1T in their last 7 games, with a -19 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .276 | .898 | 51 | |
| 14 | .298 | .921 | 39 | |
| 14 | .306 | .854 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 1.14 | 0.63 | 31.2 | |
| 4-0 | 0.59 | 0.78 | 30.2 | |
| 8-5 | 2.30 | 1.05 | 78.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Braves' momentum has taken a nosedive, culminating in a devastating 1-6 stretch that has left fans restless and searching for reasons behind the recent struggles. Injuries continue to plague the team, with Spencer Strider now on the 60-day injured list, further complicating an already struggling pitching rotation. Despite the strong outings from Chris Sale, who remains a fixture in the Starting Pitcher Power Rankings, the offense has gone silent, managing just two runs across 16 innings against a Giants staff that ranks 22nd in ERA. The decision to shuffle Matt Olson into right field highlights the coaching staff's desperation to shake things up as Ha-Seong Kim fails to deliver. With the loss to San Francisco still fresh, the Braves must find a way to turn things around quickly, or risk letting this season slip through their fingers.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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