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Record: (20-9), 1st in NL East

Atlanta Braves

Record: (20-9), 1st in NL East

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Standings

Stats

NL East

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
1 BravesBraves	20	9	.690	-
2 MarlinsMarlins	13	16	.448	7
3 NationalsNationals	13	16	.448	7
4 MetsMets	9	19	.321	10.5
5 PhilliesPhillies	9	19	.321	10.5

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

BATTING

PITCHING

Dominic Smith

IF, #8

AVG

.349

Matt Olson

IF, #28

HOME RUNS

Matt Olson

IF, #28

RBI

PHOTOS: Braves go to 2-0 after walk-off grand slam

The Braves' Dominic Smith hits a grand slam in the ninth inning to give Atlanta a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves' Dominic Smith hits a ninth-inning grand slam to beat the Royals 6-2 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves' Dominic Smith celebrates hitting a ninth-inning grand slam to beat the Royals 6-2 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves' Dominic Smith (center) celebrates hitting a ninth-inning grand slam to beat the Royals 6-2 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves greet Dominic Smith (center left) at home plate after hitting a grand slam to beat the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Reynaldo López throws a pitch during the first inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Reynaldo López reacts during the second inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves manager Walt Weiss watches play during the second inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (center) tosses to first to put out Royals second baseman Jonathan India during the fourth inning Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hits a single during the fourth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves manager Walt Weiss (center) appeals to an umpire during the fourth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves second baseman Mauricio Dubón (top) forces out Royals left fielder Isaac Collins during the fifth inning Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves second baseman Mauricio Dubón (center) forces out Royals left fielder Isaac Collins during the fifth inning Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski attempts to bunt during the fifth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (center) reacts after hitting a double during the fifth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Reynaldo López throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski is not able to catch a solo home run by Royals catcher Salvador Perez during the seventh inning Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Royals catcher Salvador Perez (left) celebrates with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. after Perez's solo home run during the seventh inning Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (left) reacts as exits the game during the seventh inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Dylan Lee throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (right) throws to first but can't get the out during the seventh inning against the Braves on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Joel Payamps throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Joel Payamps (center) reacts as he exits the game during the eighth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Joel Payamps reacts as he gets word he is exiting the game against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Osvaldo Bido throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. reacts during the ninth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves fans cheer as Royals pitcher Carlos Estévez (center) prepares to throw during the ninth inning Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves center fielder Michael Harris II reacts after hitting an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Blooper celebrates the Braves' victory over the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves' Dominic Smith heads to first after hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning against the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves' Dominic Smith reacts after hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning to beat the Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves' Dominic Smith (right) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to beat the Royals 6-2 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves' Dominic Smith (center) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to beat the Royals 6-2 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Braves' Dominic Smith (center foreground) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to beat the Royals 6-2 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

The Braves' Dominic Smith hits a grand slam in the ninth inning to give Atlanta a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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