Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 85-58, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
Good place to be. The +4 run differential backs up the record. Factor in 4 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.
Braves Game on September 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.62 ERA) vs Jesús Luzardo (13-5, 3.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC 10, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
85 | 58 | .594 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
80 | 63 | .559 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
72 | 72 | .500 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 78 | .462 | 19.0 | L4 |
|
Mets
|
|
65 | 78 | .455 | 20.0 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .249 | .832 | 80 | |
| 24 | .291 | .813 | 80 | |
| 22 | .278 | .806 | 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 | |
| 6-0 | 2.61 | 0.89 | 62.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .583 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
Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to thrive in his role as the villain against the Phillies, hitting a clutch three-run homer that erased a 4-1 deficit and solidified the Braves' four-game lead in the NL East. Acuña's performance not only electrified the crowd but also reminded fans why he’s a force to be reckoned with, especially in high-pressure moments. Adding to the excitement, Austin Riley finally delivered a much-needed clutch hit, proving pivotal in securing the victory. As the Braves hold a solid 84-58 record, their recent form has been encouraging with a +4 run differential over the last week, setting them up nicely as they inch closer to the postseason. With only three weeks until playoff baseball, the stakes are rising, and the Braves are clearly poised to make their mark.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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