Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 89-64, 1st in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.
Good place to be. Offense humming at 5.4 R/G this week. Add in 4-3 over the last 7. That record does the talking.
Braves Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Mahle (6-10, 3.91 ERA) vs Peter Lambert (8-9, 3.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, BravesVision, Space City Home Network (Sp) |
Braves Score & Recap
The Atlanta Braves did not play yesterday.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
89 | 64 | .582 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
85 | 68 | .556 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
76 | 77 | .497 | 13.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
71 | 82 | .464 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
69 | 84 | .451 | 20.0 | L5 |
Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .250 | .826 | 86 | |
| 25 | .290 | .801 | 83 | |
| 24 | .278 | .804 | 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 | 2.36 | 0.92 | 45.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 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
Matt Olson continues to shine, hitting .250 as the Braves cling to the top of the NL East with an 89-64 record, but yesterday's 8-4 loss to the Cubs dampened the mood. The team has shown promise with an average of 5.4 runs per game over the last week, yet inconsistency remains a concern as they head into a crucial stretch in Houston, where a win would solidify their playoff berth. On the brighter side, Austin Riley's nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award highlights his dedication to service members, embodying the heart of this team. Meanwhile, questions loom over the Braves' misjudgment with Reynaldo Lopez as his injury saga unfolds. As the regular season winds down, fans are eager to see if the Braves can maintain their momentum and make a deep postseason run.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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