Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 73-48, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves downed the New York Mets 6-3 at Truist Park.
On the right side of things. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. Add in outpacing opponents by 11 runs this stretch.
Braves Game on August 13
No game on this date.
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves downed the New York Mets 6-3 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Austin Riley went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
73 | 48 | .603 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
64 | 58 | .525 | 9.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
62 | 59 | .512 | 11.0 | W4 |
|
Nationals
|
|
59 | 63 | .484 | 14.5 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
53 | 69 | .434 | 20.5 | L2 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | .264 | .889 | 74 | |
| 20 | .290 | .808 | 67 | |
| 20 | .274 | .812 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 1.95 | 0.74 | 55.1 | |
| 12-7 | 2.20 | 1.02 | 123.0 | |
| 4-1 | 2.44 | 1.06 | 51.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Tyler Mahle is proving to be the ace the Braves didn't know they needed, tossing six strong innings in last night's 6-3 victory over the Mets and showcasing impressive strikeout numbers that have fans buzzing. With Austin Riley just a triple shy of the cycle and a powerful offense that racked up homers, the Braves are clicking at the right time with a +11 run differential over the past week. As Sean Murphy steps back into the spotlight, the need to lean on him as the primary catcher is clear. The Braves are not only dominating their division at 72-48, but they are also showing depth in their roster, with an eye on the end of the season as they continue to integrate players like Ozzie Albies, whose extension is proving to be a savvy investment despite his inconsistency.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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