Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 93-65, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves squeaked by the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 at Truist Park.
The foundation feels stable. 5 of the last 7 in the win column. On top of that, outscoring opponents by 5 this week.
Braves Game on September 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Mahle (7-10, 3.81 ERA) vs Brady Singer (6-15, 5.67 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FS1/ FOX ONE, FS1/ FOX ONE, Reds.TV, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 59°F, Wind 12 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves squeaked by the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Matt Olson went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Austin Riley went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
93 | 65 | .589 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
87 | 71 | .551 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
78 | 80 | .494 | 15.0 | W2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
75 | 84 | .472 | 18.5 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
73 | 85 | .462 | 20.0 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .254 | .836 | 90 | |
| 26 | .289 | .801 | 85 | |
| 24 | .282 | .812 | 77 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-9 | 2.16 | 0.98 | 162.2 | |
| 7-2 | 2.24 | 1.05 | 72.1 | |
| 4-0 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 33.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Chris Sale capped off a remarkable season with his ninth career 200-strikeout game, striking out 10 batters in his final start against the Cincinnati Reds, a performance that solidified his place among the greats in Braves history. However, the Braves now face a harsh reality after their disappointing 0-4 loss yesterday, leaving them 4-3 over the past week and on the cusp of their playoff journey. With Ronald Acuña nursing an injury and Robert Suarez returning from the IL, the team is adjusting as they prepare for potential matchups against wild-card contenders like the Padres and Cubs. Anthony Rizzo’s recent comments will only add fuel to the fire, providing bulletin board material for a Braves squad eager to prove themselves as they head into October.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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