What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 90-64, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.49 ERA) vs Hayden Wesneski (5-2, 3.70 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on BravesVision, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

September 19, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 90-64, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 at Daikin Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Comfortable territory. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in the offense at 5.9 R/G is a clear positive right now.

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Braves Game on September 19

Opponent:	Houston Astros (77-77)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Grant Holmes (9-5, 3.49 ERA) vs Hayden Wesneski (5-2, 3.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	BravesVision, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp)
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 at Daikin Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	2	6	11	0
	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	1

Highlights

Michael Harris II went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Matt Olson went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Ronald Acuña Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	90	64	.584		W1
Phillies	85	69	.552	5.0	L1
Marlins	76	78	.494	14.0	L1
Nationals	72	82	.468	18.0	W1
Mets	70	84	.455	20.0	W1

Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	40	.253	.834	88
23 Michael Harris II	26	.293	.810	85
30 Drake Baldwin	24	.279	.809	77

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
51 Chris Sale	14-9	2.18	0.99	157.0
72 Didier Fuentes	7-2	2.27	1.07	71.1
46 Dylan Dodd	4-1	2.36	0.92	45.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Matt Olson	6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
14 Mauricio Dubón	5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
13 Ronald Acuña Jr.	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
66 Grant Holmes	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54 Tyler Mahle	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves clinched their eighth postseason bid in nine years with a commanding 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros, powered by three two-run homers and another stellar outing from Tyler Mahle. This win not only secures their playoff spot, but also tightens their grip on the National League East with the magic number down to three following the Phillies’ loss. While the offense has been heating up, averaging 5.4 runs per game recently, there are concerns about Drake Baldwin's newfound lack of patience at the plate that could hinder the team's postseason performance. With the playoffs on the horizon, the Braves are riding high, but it’s crucial they sharpen their focus and continue to build momentum against tough competition.

Sources

MLB.com

The Braves are back! Mahle's gem helps Atlanta clinch 8th postseason bid in 9 years

HOUSTON -- Tyler Mahle was part of a third-place Reds team that was swept by the Braves in the opening round of the expanded playoff format used during the COVID-shortened 2020 season. His hope to pitch in the 2023 playoffs for the Twins was erased when he underwent Tommy John

MLB.com

Postseason FAQ: What's next for the Braves?

HOUSTON -- The Braves are going back to the postseason for the eighth time in the past nine years. Atlanta clinched a postseason berth with a win over the Astros on Friday. Now, the Braves can set their sights on clinching the National League East, something they could do as

Battery Power

Braves clinch postseason bid with three homers in win over Astros

The Braves hit three more two-run homers and Tyler Mahle was excellent once again as Atlanta took down the Houston Astros, 6-2, and clinched a playoff bid in the National League. The Phillies also lost on Friday night, so the magic number for the division sits at three. The bats were quiet in the early […]

Battery Power

Braves at Astros chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Peter Lambert

The Braves will attempt to clinch a playoff spot on Friday night behind Tyler Mahle, who was been superb for Atlanta since coming over at the trade deadline. A Braves win — or Diamondbacks loss — on Friday night would clinch a postseason spot for Atlanta and would trim the magic number to four games […]

Housethathankbuilt

Drake Baldwin’s second half rebound with Braves is hiding unfortunate new lack of patience

Drake Baldwin looks more like his former self these days, but the Atlanta Braves catcher has seemingly developed an unfortunate flaw along the way.

Housethathankbuilt

Braves News: Chris Sale rotation plan, Austin Riley's honor, Didier Fuentes hype

Here is the latest Atlanta Braves news that may have fallen through the cracks amidst the Braves' push to get into the postseason.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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