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The Atlanta Braves were 6-3, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t hold off the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-2 at Chase Field.

Braves Daily Vibe Check
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taking over first place

Only 9 games in. The numbers paint a decent picture. Climbed to the top of the division. On top of that, 6-3 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

Braves Game on April 05

Opponent:Arizona Diamondbacks (4-5)
Location:Chase Field
First Pitch:04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Martín Pérez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 7.50 ERA)
TV Broadcast:BravesVision, Dbacks.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 47°F, Wind 11 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t hold off the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-2 at Chase Field.

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Braves Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
63.667 L1
Phillies
53.6250.5 W4
Marlins
53.6250.5 L2
Mets
54.5561.0 W2
Nationals
35.3752.5 L4

Atlanta Braves are 6-3 in their last 7 games, with a +28 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
2
Jorge Mateo
1.2501.2502
8
Dominic Smith
2.3501.0596
28
Matt Olson
2.314.9976

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
28
Matt Olson
5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
55
Bryce Elder
7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
51
Chris Sale
6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
52
Dylan Lee
3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

After a promising 6-2 start to the season, the Atlanta Braves faced a setback in a frustrating 2-1 loss to the Diamondbacks, where Bryce Elder's impeccable 0.00 ERA was overshadowed by a costly throwing error. This game was a stark reminder that despite their hot start, which had fans buzzing and offense trending towards elite levels once again, one-run losses are still a haunting specter from last season. The lineup continues to show potential with high barrel rates and solid production, but the struggle with hitting the ball effectively when it counts remains a concern. Chris Sale's ongoing dominance, even while battling sickness, provides a silver lining, but the Braves must find a way to convert their hard hits into runs to maintain their early momentum.

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Bad luck comes in bunches for Elder, lineup's heavy hitters
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Bad luck comes in bunches for Elder, lineup's heavy hitters
PHOENIX -- Bryce Elder said it best after keeping his ERA at 0.00 and committing the throwing error that doomed the Braves in a 2-1 loss to the D-backs on Saturday afternoon at Chase Field. “I don’t know if I’ve ever contributed as much and cost the team as I
7 of our favorite fun early season stats
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7 of our favorite fun early season stats
We're more than a week into the 2026 season and there have been plenty of storylines, stats and developments that have caught our attention. Sure, there are small sample sizes this early in the season, but that doesn't mean there aren't interesting trends that have taken place. With that in
Braves News: Atlanta falls to Michael Soroka, Owen Murphy, more
Battery Power
Braves News: Atlanta falls to Michael Soroka, Owen Murphy, more
The Braves are hitting the ball pretty hard this season, but have had a number of barreled outs and haven’t always seen results from hitting the ball well. It does seem like some of this might be due to the balls being further deadened, as has seemingly been a trend over recent years. Some of […]
Braves squander excellent Elder outing in 2-1 loss to D-backs
Battery Power
Braves squander excellent Elder outing in 2-1 loss to D-backs
Coming into this game, the Braves had exorcised a lot of their 2025 demons with their 6-2 start, but one remained conspicuously absent: the one-run loss. Well, in their ninth game of the season, they finally had a one-run decision, and, in somewhat-reminiscent-of-2025 fashion, it was a loss that probably could have, and at times […]
This stat proves the Braves are on the verge of being an elite offense once again
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This stat proves the Braves are on the verge of being an elite offense once again
The Atlanta Braves’ 2026 offense is trending back to 2023 juggernaut form, with top Barrel rates and balanced production across the lineup.
Latest Chris Sale update should only add to his Braves legend after dominant start
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Latest Chris Sale update should only add to his Braves legend after dominant start
Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale continues to grow his legend. Despite being sick, he provided the Braves with a great outing against the A's.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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