Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 84-57, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 at Citizens Bank Park.
Cruising at a nice clip. 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Plus, won by 3 last night and the score reflects it.
Braves Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (8-8, 3.05 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (11-5, 3.31 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, BravesVision |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Mauricio Dubón went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
84 | 57 | .596 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
79 | 62 | .560 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
71 | 71 | .500 | 13.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 76 | .469 | 18.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
64 | 77 | .454 | 20.0 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .252 | .841 | 80 | |
| 24 | .294 | .822 | 80 | |
| 22 | .275 | .803 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-9 | 2.10 | 1.01 | 150.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.27 | 1.09 | 63.1 | |
| 4-1 | 2.03 | 0.90 | 44.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .429 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 | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Braves News
Chris Sale continues to bolster his Cy Young candidacy, striking out seven in a strong outing, further solidifying the Braves' position atop the NL East as they gear up to face the Philadelphia Phillies. Mauricio Dubón made a notable impact, stepping up in center field and delivering both a highlight-reel catch and critical offensive contributions, showcasing the depth of this Braves roster. However, the Braves still wrestle with their offensive inconsistencies, particularly against fastballs, as highlighted by struggles from Ronald Acuña Jr. and others. With a solid 5-2 record over the past week and a run differential of +6, the Braves have room to improve, but they must address these flaws as they inch closer to postseason play.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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