Braves struggle in June as Phillies surge in NL East standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
As of July 2, 2026, the Atlanta Braves (49-34) sit atop the NL East but are in the midst of a significant slump, going 4-13 in June. Their previously comfortable 10.5-game lead has dwindled to just 2.5 games over the Philadelphia Phillies (48-38), who have seen success after hiring Don Mattingly as manager. The Braves are led by Matt Olson and Chris Sale, while the Phillies' offense is powered by Kyle Schwarber and Cristopher Sanchez on the mound. The next series of games will be crucial for both teams as they navigate the season's second half.
- •Braves have lost 13 of their last 17 games.
- •Phillies are 38-19 since firing Rob Thomson.
- •Matt Olson and Chris Sale highlight the Braves' performance.
- •Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with a strong offensive showing.
- •Both teams head into critical matchups this July.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — MLB End-of-June Check-In: NL Central
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — MLB End-Of-June Check-in: NL East
"The Braves are slumping, the Phillies and Marlins are surging, and the Mets are Metsing.
"Over in the NL Central, the Brewers keep on rolling.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 6:30 PMMLB End-of-June Check-In: NL Central
Over in the NL Central, the Brewers keep on rolling.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 5:00 PMMLB End-Of-June Check-in: NL East
The Braves are slumping, the Phillies and Marlins are surging, and the Mets are Metsing.
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