Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 75-53, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at Rate Field.
The trend line looks fine. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. And the bats at 2.4 R/G are the biggest drag right now.
Braves Game on August 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chris Sale (12-8, 2.16 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (12-5, 1.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, BravesVision |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves handled the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Highlights
- Mauricio Dubón went 3-4.
- Austin Riley went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
75 | 53 | .586 | W1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
70 | 58 | .547 | 5.0 | W6 |
|
Marlins
|
|
64 | 64 | .500 | 11.0 | L3 |
|
Nationals
|
|
61 | 68 | .473 | 14.5 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
58 | 70 | .453 | 17.0 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | .261 | .879 | 77 | |
| 20 | .291 | .803 | 68 | |
| 21 | .272 | .803 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.02 | 0.76 | 58.0 | |
| 12-8 | 2.16 | 1.02 | 129.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.60 | 1.08 | 55.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
Grant Holmes came through in a big way for the Atlanta Braves, nearly throwing a no-hitter in a crucial bounce-back outing that the team desperately needed after a rough stretch. The Braves' recent struggles, which saw them drop two of three against the Minnesota Twins and leave them with a 2-5 record over the last week, have raised questions about their hitting approach, especially with hitters struggling against the Automated Ball Strike system. As they prepare to face the Chicago White Sox and Anthony Kay, the return of key players like Lane Thomas and Sean Murphy is a welcome boost. With only a few weeks left in the season, Atlanta must find its rhythm if it hopes to fend off challengers and secure a solid playoff position.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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