Braves

• Atlanta Braves klommen voor het eerst dit seizoen naar de top van de MLB Power Rankings met een record van 30-13, een stijging vanuit plek 3 vorige week. • De aanvallende opleving van de Braves wordt aangedreven door Matt Olson en Drake Baldwin, terwijl de Dodgers zakten naar nr. 2 nadat hun beste slagmannen minder presteerden, waaronder Shohei Ohtani, wiens homerun-droogte van 11 wedstrijden dinsdag eindigde. • De top vijf blijft stabiel met de Yankees, Cubs en Rays die posities 3-5 behouden; de St. Louis Cardinals betraden de top 10 op plek 10 met een record van 24-18 na serieswins tegen de Dodgers, Pirates en een gelijkspel met de 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.