Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 2-0, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Kansas City Royals 6-2 at Truist Park.
Just 2 games into the season. A healthy temperature for a reason. Won by 4 last night and the score reflects it. Plus, the staff holding opponents to 1.0 RA/G this week.
Braves Game on March 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Grant Holmes (TBD) vs Seth Lugo (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Royals.TV, MLBN, MLBN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 36°F, Wind 1 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Kansas City Royals 6-2 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Michael Harris II went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Dominic Smith went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marlins
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
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Mets
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
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Braves
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | W2 | |
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Nationals
|
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Phillies
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1 | 1 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 2-0 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .500 | 1.375 | 3 | |
| 1 | .250 | 1.250 | 4 | |
| 0 | .571 | 1.196 | 0 |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves kicked off the season with a stunning 6-2 walk-off victory against the Kansas City Royals, a fitting tribute to Dominic Smith, whose powerful grand slam came just days after the heartbreaking loss of his mother. In a display of resilience and emotion, Smith’s moment shone brightly in an otherwise dominant performance, where Reynaldo Lopez impressed with his fastball velocity, reassuring fans about his potential impact this season. With the Braves now standing at 2-0, the early signs are promising, especially with a six-run ninth inning that showcased their offensive might. As the team rallies around Smith during this difficult time, they also prepare for the challenges ahead, including handling the injury updates of key players like Sean Murphy. The Braves' blend of skill and heart makes them a team to watch closely as the season unfolds.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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