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Record: (89-64), 1st in NL East

Atlanta Braves

Record: (89-64), 1st in NL East

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Ritchie rocked by Cubs as playoff celebration put on hold

CHICAGO — With a chance Wednesday to clinch a spot in the National League playoffs, the Braves sent rookie right-hander JR Ritchie to the mound at Wrigley Field — and it did n...

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How a brief visit between Jorge Mateo and Walt Weiss spoke loudly

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On a day Braves can clinch playoff spot, rookie JR Ritchie gets the start

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Albies’ two-run shot in the seventh boosts Braves to win over Cubs

Owen Murphy returns to Chicago to possibly pitch against hometown Cubs

Standings

Stats

NL East

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
1 BravesBraves	89	64	.582	-
2 PhilliesPhillies	84	68	.553	4.5
3 MarlinsMarlins	76	77	.497	13
4 NationalsNationals	71	82	.464	18
5 MetsMets	69	83	.454	19.5

Team Leaders

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BATTING

PITCHING

Michael Harris II

OF, #23

AVG

.290

Matt Olson

IF, #28

HOME RUNS

Matt Olson

IF, #28

RBI

PHOTOS: Andruw Jones, Chipper Jones and other Braves join Hall of Fame Legends Parade

Former Brave Andruw Jones signs autographs during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member and former Brave Chipper Jones waves to spectators from the back of a pickup truck during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member and former Brave Tom Glavine waves to spectators from the back of a pickup truck during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member Ken Griffey Jr. waves to spectators from the back of a pickup truck during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member and former Brave Greg Maddux rides in the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Baseball fans cheer during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Andruw Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member Ivan Rodriguez waves to spectators from the back of a pickup truck during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member Johnny Bench waves to spectators from the back of a pickup truck during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member George Brett reacts during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Baseball fans react during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Andruw Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Brave Andruw Jones (right) and his family react during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Brave Andruw Jones signs autographs during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member Mike Schmidt waves to spectators from the back of a pickup truck during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Carlos Beltrán waves to spectators from the back of a pickup truck during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Jeff Kent and his family react during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Kent will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and former Brave Andruw Jones. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former MLB manager Dusty Baker (center) is seen during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Former Brave Andruw Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

National Baseball Hall of Fame member Tony Perez waves to spectators from the back of a pickup truck during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Former Brave Andruw Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Brave Andruw Jones speaks during a news conference at the Clark Sports Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Brave Andruw Jones speaks during a news conference at the Clark Sports Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will become the 12th player with ties to the Atlanta Braves to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Brave Andruw Jones (right) speaks to the media as National Baseball Hall of Fame communications director Craig Muder moderates at the Clark Sports Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Brave Andruw Jones (right) is surrounded by members of the media at the Clark Sports Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026. The beloved Braves center fielder was known for his defensive acumen and power. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Brave Andruw Jones (left center, under banner) leaves after speaking to members of the media during a news conference at the Clark Sports Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. Jones will become the 12th player with ties to the Atlanta Braves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The beloved center fielder was known for his defensive acumen and power. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Former Brave Andruw Jones signs autographs during the Hall of Fame Legends Parade on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Jones will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday as part of the Class of 2026, alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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