Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 69-45, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Miami Marlins 4-1 at Truist Park.
Can't argue with this. Going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. And coming off a win by 3. That energy is baked into the score.
Braves Game on August 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (7-6, 3.24 ERA) vs Janson Junk (5-6, 4.58 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 4 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Miami Marlins 4-1 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
69 | 45 | .605 | W7 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
61 | 54 | .530 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
58 | 57 | .504 | 11.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
56 | 60 | .483 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
49 | 66 | .426 | 20.5 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .266 | .883 | 69 | |
| 20 | .290 | .810 | 64 | |
| 20 | .272 | .825 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.08 | 0.73 | 52.0 | |
| 12-6 | 2.08 | 1.02 | 117.0 | |
| 4-1 | 2.42 | 1.10 | 48.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves secured their seventh straight win with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, solidifying their status as the top team in the division with a 68-45 record. Bryce Elder dazzled on the mound, contributing to a stellar pitching performance that has seen the Braves allow just 2.3 runs per game over the last week. Meanwhile, Matt Olson continues to etch his name in history, surpassing Stan Musial for eighth place on the all-time consecutive games played list with a remarkable 896 games. Despite some concerns about offensive production from key players like Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr., the team has shown resilience and depth as they look to pad their lead in the division and navigate the upcoming playoff race.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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