Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 88-63, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves came up short against the Chicago Cubs 3-7 at Wrigley Field.
The trend line looks fine. Lost by 4 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. Pair that with run differential of -7 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.
Braves Game on September 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (8-9, 3.08 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (9-12, 4.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | TBS (out-of-market only), TBS (out-of-market only), Marquee Sports Network, BravesVision, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves came up short against the Chicago Cubs 3-7 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
88 | 63 | .583 | L2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
83 | 67 | .553 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
74 | 77 | .490 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
70 | 81 | .464 | 18.0 | W3 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 81 | .460 | 18.5 | L2 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .248 | .828 | 85 | |
| 25 | .292 | .809 | 83 | |
| 23 | .279 | .805 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 9 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .643 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 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' struggles continued with a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Cubs, marking their second straight defeat and leaving them reeling as they approach the postseason. Reynaldo López's shoulder issues are becoming a significant concern, leading to a likely trip to the injured list, which further depletes an already shaky pitching staff. AJ Smith-Shawver stepped up in the bullpen, but with the team going 3-4 in the last week and a run differential of -4, the urgency for pitching depth has never been clearer. As the Braves sit at 88-62, the pressure mounts to secure their spot in the playoffs, with the upcoming series against the Cubs feeling all the more critical. The re-signing of Elieser Hernández on a minor league deal hints at the front office’s intent to bolster their pitching options, but fans must wonder if it’s enough to turn the tide.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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