Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 9-6, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were blown out by the Cleveland Guardians 0-6 at Truist Park.
Things are trending well. Dropping one by 6 last night stings. At least moved into first. That's a big deal for the score.
Braves Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Sale (2-1, 3.94 ERA) vs Tanner Bibee (0-1, 3.29 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were blown out by the Cleveland Guardians 0-6 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
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9 | 6 | .600 | L1 | |
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Marlins
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8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Phillies
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7 | 7 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Mets
|
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7 | 8 | .467 | 2.0 | L4 |
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Nationals
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|
6 | 8 | .429 | 2.5 | W2 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .328 | 1.004 | 16 | |
| 4 | .281 | .993 | 10 | |
| 2 | .345 | .939 | 8 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves took a hit in their quest for dominance, suffering their first shutout loss of the season in a disheartening 6-0 defeat against the Cleveland Guardians, snapping a three-game winning streak. The offense that had racked up double-digit runs just a day prior fell silent, as Braves pitching struggled to contain the Guardians, who capitalized on every opportunity. Adding to the intrigue, the team announced that Spencer Strider is set to begin his rehab assignment on Thursday, hinting at a likely return to the rotation in early May. Meanwhile, with Michael Harris II on the paternity list, utilityman Luke Williams has been called up to fill the gap. The Braves need to regroup quickly as they prepare for a crucial rubber match against the Guardians, looking to restore their momentum.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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