Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 75-54, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were edged out by the Milwaukee Brewers 1-2 at American Family Field.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Also weighing on the score: just 2.6 runs per game this stretch. Not enough.
Braves Game on August 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Martín Pérez (8-7, 3.15 ERA) vs Logan Henderson (7-2, 2.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, BravesVision |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were edged out by the Milwaukee Brewers 1-2 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
75 | 54 | .581 | L1 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
71 | 58 | .550 | 4.0 | W7 |
|
Marlins
|
|
65 | 64 | .504 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
61 | 69 | .469 | 14.5 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
58 | 71 | .450 | 17.0 | L1 |
Atlanta Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | .261 | .876 | 77 | |
| 20 | .293 | .807 | 69 | |
| 21 | .269 | .796 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.02 | 0.76 | 58.0 | |
| 12-9 | 2.20 | 1.03 | 135.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.60 | 1.08 | 55.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, .6 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
The Braves stumbled against the Brewers, falling short in a highly anticipated showdown that featured Chris Sale and the emerging star Jacob Misiorowski on the mound. Despite Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impressive defensive play, gunning down a rookie at second with a blistering 92.3 mph throw, Atlanta's bats couldn't keep pace with Milwaukee’s elite pitching. This is a troubling continuation of a rough stretch for the Braves, who are now 2-5 over the last week, scoring a mere 2.4 runs per game. The team released Tyler Kinley, further shaking up the roster as they seek to regain their footing against one of MLB's hottest teams. As the Braves grapple with inconsistencies, the path to maintaining their division lead becomes even more daunting.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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