Atlanta Braves News & Updates
The Atlanta Braves were 77-55, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at Truist Park.
More good than bad right now. The offense at 2.4 R/G is pulling the temperature down. Working in their favor, pitching at 3.0 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.
Braves Game on August 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0, 6.23 ERA) vs Roki Sasaki (5-5, 4.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, BravesVision, MLB Network, MLB Network |
Braves Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves narrowly beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ozzie Albies went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
Braves Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
77 | 55 | .583 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
73 | 60 | .549 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
67 | 66 | .504 | 10.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
62 | 72 | .463 | 16.0 | L1 |
|
Mets
|
|
60 | 72 | .455 | 17.0 | W1 |
Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Braves Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | .260 | .867 | 77 | |
| 21 | .293 | .810 | 72 | |
| 21 | .270 | .797 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | 2.11 | 0.79 | 59.2 | |
| 12-9 | 2.20 | 1.03 | 135.0 | |
| 5-1 | 2.51 | 1.08 | 57.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Braves News
The Atlanta Braves snapped their recent slump with a gritty 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, showcasing clutch hitting when it mattered most, especially from Ozzie Albies. While the offense has struggled lately, averaging just 2.1 runs per game in the last week, they leaned on timely plays and solid pitching from Bryce Elder to secure this victory. This win comes as a much-needed boost for a team that has seen its run differential dip to -7 over the past week. As they gear up for a brutal stretch of games in the coming weeks, this victory could be a turning point, setting the stage for a more promising outlook as they aim for the playoffs.
Braves Upcoming Schedule
The Atlanta Braves host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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