Braves

• Atlanta Braves climbed to the top of MLB Power Rankings for the first time this season with a 30-13 record, up from No. 3 last week. • The Braves' offensive surge is powered by Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin, while the Dodgers fell to No. 2 after their top hitters cooled off, including Shohei Ohtani's 11-game homer drought ended Tuesday. • Top five remains stable with Yankees, Cubs, and Rays holding positions 3-5; St. Louis Cardinals entered top 10 at No. 10 with a 24-18 record after series wins over Dodgers, Pirates, and a split with Padres.

• Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game early on May 3 due to left hamstring tightness, raising concerns for the team's lineup. • The injury occurred during a key moment, forcing manager Brian Snitker to adjust defensively and offensively mid-game. • Acuña's absence could impact Atlanta's strong start, as he's central to their offensive output with a .320 average this season.

• Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Atlanta Braves 6-5 on a walk-off hit, securing a crucial series victory at home. • Key contributions from multiple players, including a home run and timely RBI, turned the game in the ninth inning. • The win strengthens Diamondbacks' position in NL West playoff race amid tight competition.

New York Yankees defeated Atlanta Braves 6-4 in spring training action on Friday at 1 p.m. ET in North Port, Florida, with Aaron Judge hitting a two-run homer. Other key games included San Diego vs. Oakland split squad and Houston vs. St. Louis in Jupiter. These exhibitions feature top prospects and tune up rosters ahead of Opening Day on March 27. Injuries reported: Yankees' Jazz Chisholm day-to-day with hamstring strain.