Atlanta Braves Daily Update
The Atlanta Braves are 79-55, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 at Truist Park. Today they play the Colorado Rockies at 07:15 PM EDT on Rockies.TV, BravesVision.
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The foundation feels stable. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. On top of that, a 2.3 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Braves Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (8-5, 3.64 ERA) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (12-7, 4.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, BravesVision |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drake Baldwin went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
79 | 55 | .590 | W4 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
74 | 60 | .552 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Marlins
|
|
68 | 66 | .507 | 11.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
63 | 73 | .463 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Mets
|
|
60 | 74 | .448 | 19.0 | L2 |
Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
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Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | .259 | .870 | 78 | |
| 21 | .292 | .806 | 72 | |
| 22 | .274 | .812 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-9 | 2.06 | 1.00 | 144.0 | |
| 5-0 | 2.41 | 0.85 | 59.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.43 | 1.11 | 59.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Chris Sale's electrifying performance solidified the Braves' dominance over the Dodgers, as he struck out 11 batters en route to his first shutout since 2019 in a nail-biting 1-0 victory that completed a sweep of Los Angeles. This game was a masterclass in pitching, showcasing Sale's 100-plus mph fastball and proving his value as Atlanta's ace. Meanwhile, catching prospect Drake Baldwin made headlines with a rare feat, hitting a leadoff home run, adding a unique twist to the Braves' offensive narrative. On the minor league front, top prospect Eric Hartman appears to be turning a corner after a slump, providing glimmers of hope for future depth. As the Braves maintain their lead in the division with a 79-55 record, the focus now shifts to sustaining this momentum and maximizing their potential down the stretch.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 08/29 |
vs Colorado Rockies
|
4:10 PM |
| Sun 08/30 |
vs Colorado Rockies
|
1:35 PM |
| Mon 08/31 |
vs San Francisco Giants
|
6:05 PM |
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