Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 3-1, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Athletics 4-0 at Truist Park.
Small sample size at 4 games. Room to grow, but the floor is solid. Winning by 4 last night moved the needle. Also helping: a 1.5 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Braves Game on March 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | José Suarez (TBD) vs Aaron Civale (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, NBCSCA, Gray TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Athletics 4-0 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 | 7 | 1 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
Highlights
- Mauricio Dubón went 3-4 with 3 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nationals
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3 | 1 | .750 | W2 | |
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Marlins
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3 | 1 | .750 | L1 | |
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Mets
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3 | 1 | .750 | W1 | |
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Braves
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3 | 1 | .750 | W1 | |
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Phillies
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1 | 3 | .250 | 2.0 | L3 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-1 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .500 | 1.300 | 1 | |
| 1 | .333 | 1.166 | 4 | |
| 2 | .267 | 1.020 | 2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 5 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Braves News
Bryce Elder turned in a stellar performance, leading the Braves to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Athletics, showcasing why he's a key piece in an injury-riddled rotation. With six strong innings, Elder silenced Oakland's bats and provided a much-needed boost as Atlanta looks to maintain its positive momentum after a series win. Meanwhile, the Braves are making strategic roster moves, selecting veteran lefty Martín Pérez while optioning Didier Fuentes, who will get some minor league innings to stretch out. The pitching depth is being tested early this season, but with Elder's strong start, there’s reason for optimism as Atlanta prepares for more matchups against struggling teams. The Braves are currently 2-1, and if their offense can find consistency, they might just ride this pitching wave to a stronger start.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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