Braves extend win streak to seven with 4-1 victory over rival
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured their seventh consecutive victory, defeating an opponent 4-1. Bryce Elder pitched 7.0 innings, contributing significantly to the win. Despite an underwhelming trade deadline, the Braves hold the second-best record in Major League Baseball and are eyeing playoff positioning. The team seeks to bolster its roster for the postseason. The Braves are in a competitive race for playoff seeding, contending with the Brewers and Dodgers for key positioning.
- •Braves improve to a seven-game winning streak.
- •Bryce Elder threw 7.0 scoreless innings in the latest game.
- •Atlanta holds the second-best record in MLB.
- •Competition with Brewers and Dodgers is intensifying.
- •Team aims to strengthen roster for postseason push.
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