Atlanta Braves extend winning streak to eight games after All-Star break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured their eighth consecutive victory with an 11-3 win against the Miami Marlins on August 7, 2026. Since the All-Star break, the Braves have posted a 15-5 record, dominating in all facets of the game. Ronald Acuña Jr. has been a key contributor, hitting two home runs in the latest game. The pitching staff has limited opponents to three runs or fewer in six straight games. The Braves look to maintain their momentum as they continue through the regular season.
- •Braves have won eight straight games and improved to 15-5 since the break.
- •Acuña hit two home runs and drove in three runs against Miami.
- •Atlanta's pitching has allowed three runs or fewer in six consecutive games.
- •They swept the Marlins in a three-game series.
- •The Braves are currently at the top of the National League East.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Braves’ Eight-Game Winning Streak Proves Atlanta Is Baseball’s Hottest Team After the All-Star Break
"The Atlanta Braves entered the All-Star break searching for answers. Despite sitting atop the National League East, Atlanta had stumbled through an inconsistent stretch leading into the midsummer classic, losing 19 of its final 29 games before the break. Questions surrounded the offense, the bullpen, and whether the club could regain the championship-caliber form that…
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