Atlanta Braves
· 2026-07-01
The Atlanta Braves lost 3-5 to the St. Louis Cardinals on June 30, 2026, dropping their record to 49-34.
The team is currently on a L3 streak, struggling to maintain their NL East lead.
The Braves' recent road trip to California was a disaster, with a 1-5 record.
They were swept by the San Diego Padres and lost their second straight series.
The team's offense has been struggling, with only 19 home runs in June, tied for the fewest in the majors.
Their .601 OPS is the worst in baseball, and -0.5 fWAR is also a league worst for the month.
The Braves are waiting for Ronald Acuña Jr. to return from his injured list with a strained left hamstring.
Drake Baldwin is 2-for-43 since being activated from a right oblique injury, with his last 33 at-bats failing to result in a hit.
Robert Suarez, who has the lowest ERA by a reliever, was placed on the injured list with right forearm tightness.
Austin Riley and Ha-Seong Kim are having the worst season of their careers, with Kim currently in the midst of a 27 consecutive at-bats without a hit.
The Braves' manager, Walt Weiss, is not worried about the team's lead, saying "I don't care what the lead is."
The team's starting pitching staff has also been struggling, with a high ERA and few strikeouts in June.
The Braves are looking to turn things around and regain their momentum in the NL East.
And with many games remaining in the 2026 season, the team is confident they can bounce back.
But for now, the Braves are focusing on getting their injured players back on the field.
So the team is taking it one game at a time, trying to win each series and build their confidence.
The Braves' next game will be crucial in determining their standing in the NL East.