Braves prepare for final stretch in race for the NL East title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Atlanta Braves enter September holding the top position in the National League East standings. Seven upcoming games against the Philadelphia Phillies are projected to determine the division winner. Mauricio Dubón provides significant offensive contributions, specifically with runners in scoring position and two outs. Dubón has posted a 151 wRC+ in those high-leverage situations throughout the current season. Meanwhile, pitching performance for Raisel Iglesias remains tied to the success of initial at-bats each inning. The team continues to evaluate these performance trends as the regular season reaches its conclusion.
- •The Braves have seven games against the Philadelphia Phillies scheduled for September.
- •Mauricio Dubón holds a.345 batting average with runners in scoring position and two outs.
- •Raisel Iglesias allows a.209 batting average when bases are empty.
- •Performance trends for Dubón and Iglesias are focal points for the season's closing weeks.
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Three big stats to keep in mind as Braves move into September
"Let’s talk about Mauricio Dubón, Raisel Igleisas, and Atlanta’s home field advantage
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