Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 67-45, 1st in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.
Things are trending well. 6 of the last 7 in the win column. Also helping: pitching at 2.0 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.
Braves Game on August 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (6-4, 3.88 ERA) vs Ryan Gusto (0-2, 5.31 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 6 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
67 | 45 | .598 | W5 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
60 | 53 | .531 | 7.5 | W3 |
|
Marlins
|
|
58 | 55 | .513 | 9.5 | W3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
55 | 59 | .482 | 13.0 | L6 |
|
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 are buzzing after a busy Trade Deadline, which saw them make key acquisitions while also sparking debate about whether they truly improved. President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos brought in outfielder Lane Thomas and pitchers Tyler Mahle and Brent Suter, bolstering the roster just in time for the playoff push. With a strong 6-1 record over the past week and a tidy +13 run differential, the Braves are riding high, especially with reliable bats like Matt Olson and Michael Harris II contributing to the offense. However, questions linger about not landing a top-tier starter, leaving fans to wonder if the team has enough firepower to outlast their competitors. While the returns of Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list provide a welcome boost, the decision to designate Jorge Mateo highlights the tough choices faced by the front office as roster spots tighten.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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