Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 88-62, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 4-9 at Truist Park.
Comfortable territory. Dropped last night by 5 and the temperature took a hit. Compounding things, outscored by 4 over 7 games. The deficit is real.
Braves Game on September 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Reynaldo López (4-4, 4.13 ERA) vs David Peterson (7-8, 5.28 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network, MLB Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 3 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 4-9 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Matt Olson went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
88 | 62 | .587 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
83 | 67 | .553 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
74 | 76 | .493 | 14.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
70 | 81 | .464 | 18.5 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 80 | .463 | 18.5 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .250 | .831 | 85 | |
| 25 | .291 | .808 | 83 | |
| 23 | .276 | .800 | 75 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-9 | 2.18 | 0.99 | 157.0 | |
| 7-2 | 2.27 | 1.08 | 67.1 | |
| 4-1 | 2.38 | 0.93 | 45.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .467 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 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 Atlanta Braves solidified their grip on the NL East with a dominant 12-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, showcasing their offensive firepower and pushing their magic number toward clinching the division. Despite the disappointing finish in the series finale, where missed opportunities haunted them, this weekend was a resounding success overall, highlighted by Drake Baldwin's dramatic walk-off single on Friday. With an 88-61 record and a 4-3 stretch in their last seven games, the Braves are on track for postseason play, and their recent performance has earned them a solid spot in the power rankings. They now control their own destiny with less than two weeks left in the season, as the road ahead leads to continued clashes with their division rivals.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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