Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 67-45, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Washington Nationals 4-2 at Truist Park.
Quietly productive. 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking. On top of that, 2.0 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Braves Game on August 03
No game on this date.
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Washington Nationals 4-2 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 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
|
|
67 | 45 | .598 | W5 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
59 | 53 | .527 | 8.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
58 | 55 | .513 | 9.5 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
55 | 58 | .487 | 12.5 | L5 |
|
Mets
|
|
47 | 66 | .416 | 20.5 | L3 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .266 | .883 | 69 | |
| 20 | .287 | .803 | 64 | |
| 20 | .272 | .832 | 57 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-6 | 2.08 | 1.02 | 117.0 | |
| 5-0 | 2.12 | 0.73 | 51.0 | |
| 3-1 | 2.14 | 0.80 | 33.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves made a strategic move ahead of today’s trade deadline, acquiring right-hander Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in a one-for-one deal that sent reliever Anthony Molina packing. With their pitching staff beleaguered by injuries, including the recent loss of Reynaldo López to the IL, this trade is both necessary and timely. Mahle's addition aims to shore up the rotation, providing stability behind Chris Sale as the Braves look to maintain their strong 66-45 record and fend off competition in the NL East. Meanwhile, the team is also ramping up promotions in the minors, signaling an aggressive approach to evaluate young talent as they push toward the postseason. In the wake of a solid 8-3 victory over the Nationals yesterday, the vibe around the Braves is warm, but contention means they can't afford to stand still.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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