Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 73-48, 1st in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Outscoring teams by 11 over 7 games. The margins are real. Factor in holding teams to 3.3 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Braves Game on August 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Brandon Pfaadt (6-1, 3.36 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, DBACKS.TV |
Braves Score & Recap
The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
73 | 48 | .603 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
65 | 58 | .528 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
62 | 60 | .508 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
60 | 63 | .488 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
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
Matt Olson's impressive season continues to spark debate about whether his 2026 performance could eclipse this year’s success, a tantalizing thought for Braves fans as the team sits at a strong 73-48 record. Following last night's 6-3 victory over the Mets, the Braves are riding a wave of momentum, boasting a +11 run differential over the past week. Martín Pérez, defying expectations, has emerged as a surprising ace in the rotation, which makes it all the more frustrating that Robert Suarez remains sidelined. With a demanding 10-game stretch looming, the Braves are savoring this much-needed off day, but they must keep their focus sharp as they aim for postseason glory. The combination of hot bats from Olson and Michael Harris II is critical as they look to maintain their divisional lead.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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