Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 82-57, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were outplayed by the Washington Nationals 5-9 at Nationals Park.
Nothing to panic about here. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. On the plus side, the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Braves Game on September 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.71 ERA) vs Brad Lord (5-2, 3.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were outplayed by the Washington Nationals 5-9 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Ozzie Albies went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
82 | 57 | .590 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
79 | 60 | .568 | 3.0 | W6 |
|
Marlins
|
|
70 | 69 | .504 | 12.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 74 | .475 | 16.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
62 | 77 | .446 | 20.0 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .256 | .854 | 80 | |
| 24 | .296 | .829 | 80 | |
| 22 | .279 | .813 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-9 | 2.06 | 1.00 | 144.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.39 | 1.13 | 60.1 | |
| 5-0 | 2.66 | 0.90 | 61.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves, despite currently sitting atop the division with an 82-56 record, are grappling with inconsistency as they dropped a disappointing 7-3 decision to the San Francisco Giants. This loss accentuated a troubling trend: the team's offense and pitching have struggled to harmonize, leaving fans wondering if AJ Smith-Shawver will be a key factor in the postseason after his return from Tommy John surgery. With the team’s recent hot streak halted at 6-1, the Braves need to regain momentum against the Washington Nationals, who recently took advantage of Atlanta’s missteps to win 9-5. As September unfolds, the Braves' roster moves, including the selection of Blake Burkhalter and Kyle Farmer, highlight the ongoing challenges of roster management and the quest for a balanced and effective team heading into the postseason.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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