Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 87-61, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves escaped with a win against the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 at Truist Park.
Nothing to panic about here. The bats at 2.7 R/G are the biggest drag right now. Pair that with opponents have them by 10 runs this week.
Braves Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Mahle (5-10, 4.05 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves escaped with a win against the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Matt Olson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Austin Riley went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Mike Yastrzemski went 3-3.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
87 | 61 | .588 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
82 | 66 | .554 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
72 | 76 | .486 | 15.0 | L4 |
|
Mets
|
|
68 | 79 | .463 | 18.5 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
68 | 81 | .456 | 19.5 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .249 | .829 | 82 | |
| 24 | .283 | .791 | 80 | |
| 23 | .277 | .805 | 72 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-9 | 2.18 | 0.99 | 157.0 | |
| 7-2 | 2.27 | 1.08 | 67.1 | |
| 6-0 | 2.56 | 0.90 | 63.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .571 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 | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
The Braves pulled off a thrilling comeback against the Phillies, winning 6-5 in extra innings, solidifying their lead in the NL East to five games. Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to be a catalyst for this team, reminiscent of his game-tying heroics last weekend. But the victory was bittersweet as Lane Thomas was placed on the injured list with an intercostal strain, a blow that could sideline him for a month. On a more positive note, Joe Jiménez took a significant step in his recovery, throwing live batting practice, while Chris Sale is set to take the mound for the series opener against Philadelphia. Amid these developments, Elieser Hernández opted for free agency after a brief stint with the Braves, highlighting the roster adjustments in the final stretch of the season.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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