Braves fall in power rankings after rough week on the road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Atlanta Braves endured a challenging week while on the road, posting a 2-5 record. After being swept by the Minnesota Twins, they secured a victory against the Chicago White Sox before dropping two of three games to the Milwaukee Brewers. Their recent struggles have led to a drop in power rankings, falling from fifth to eighth, with their lead in the NL East now narrowed to three games over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves will face a tough opponent, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in a series starting on Tuesday.
- •Braves went 2-5 in their last week of games.
- •Lost all three games against the Minnesota Twins.
- •Defeated the Chicago White Sox in a makeup game.
- •Dropped two of three to the Milwaukee Brewers.
- •Next series is against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting Tuesday.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Braves take a hit in power rankings after tough week on the road
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