Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 89-63, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Chicago Cubs 6-3 at Wrigley Field.
The trend line looks fine. Last night's 3-run victory is the freshest data point. And the 4-3 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Braves Game on September 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | JR Ritchie (1-2, 4.50 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (10-10, 3.88 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Chicago Cubs 6-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Ozzie Albies went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
89 | 63 | .586 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
83 | 68 | .550 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
75 | 77 | .493 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
71 | 81 | .467 | 18.0 | W4 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 82 | .457 | 19.5 | L3 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .250 | .829 | 85 | |
| 25 | .290 | .803 | 83 | |
| 24 | .280 | .810 | 77 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-9 | 2.18 | 0.99 | 157.0 | |
| 7-2 | 2.21 | 1.05 | 69.1 | |
| 4-1 | 2.38 | 0.93 | 45.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .6 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' playoff push is on, highlighted by their recent power surge as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies both went deep in a thrilling comeback win over the Cubs, reducing their NL East magic number to five. Despite last night's setback against Chicago, where they fell 7-3, it's clear Atlanta's bats are heating up, with the team showing resilience after a stagnant start. The recent addition of Michael Grove from the Rays adds depth to a bullpen that's been under scrutiny. With their record standing at 88-63, the Braves need to find consistency to secure their postseason spot as they gear up for the final stretch. As the season winds down, they must capitalize on these offensive outbursts and shore up their pitching if they want to lift the trophy come October.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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