{"id":660541,"date":"2026-04-03T09:05:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T09:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/660541\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T09:05:56","slug":"baldwin-ties-braves-franchise-record-with-scoring-streak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/660541\/","title":{"rendered":"Baldwin Ties Braves&#8217; Franchise Record with Scoring Streak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Atlanta%2C+GA&amp;city=Atlanta&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Baldwin+Ties+Braves%27+Franchise+Record+with+Scoring+Streak&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fga%2Fatlanta%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fbaldwin-ties-braves-franchise-record-with-scoring-streak%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69cf676ead9ec.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player in motion, with overlapping shapes and planes representing the energy and dynamism of the game.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>Drake Baldwin&#8217;s record-tying scoring streak fuels the Braves&#8217; early-season surge.Atlanta Today<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin, the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year, has matched a franchise record by scoring in each of the team&#8217;s first seven games to start the 2026 season. Baldwin&#8217;s scoring streak puts him in elite company with Haves legends Hank Aaron and Jimmy Collins as the only players to accomplish this feat in franchise history.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Baldwin&#8217;s early-season scoring streak is an impressive accomplishment that highlights his continued development as a young star player for the Braves. Matching the franchise record held by icons like Aaron and Collins demonstrates Baldwin&#8217;s rising status within the organization and the league.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Baldwin scored a run in the Braves&#8217; 17-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, crossing the plate on an Austin Riley double during an eight-run fifth inning. The Braves successfully challenged a close play at first base earlier in the inning, allowing Baldwin to reach base and eventually score. While Baldwin has a long way to go to match the franchise record for consecutive games with a run scored, his early-season success has been a key factor in the Braves&#8217; strong start.<\/p>\n<p>      Baldwin scored a run in each of the Braves&#8217; first seven games to start the 2026 season.The Braves&#8217; franchise record for consecutive games with a run scored is 15, set by Bob Horner in 1985 and Roy Hartsfield in 1950.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Drake Baldwin<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 National League Rookie of the Year, Baldwin is a rising star catcher for the Atlanta Braves.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/birthday\/hank-aaron\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hank Aaron<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A legendary player for the Braves franchise, Aaron held the previous record for consecutive games with a run scored to start a season.<\/p>\n<p>Jimmy Collins<\/p>\n<p>An early 20th century player for the Braves franchise, Collins was the other player to previously match the record Baldwin has now tied.<\/p>\n<p>Austin Riley<\/p>\n<p>The Braves&#8217; third baseman, Riley hit a double that allowed Baldwin to score during the team&#8217;s eight-run fifth inning.<\/p>\n<p>Walt Weiss<\/p>\n<p>The current manager of the Atlanta Braves.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Atlanta%2C+GA&amp;city=Atlanta&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Baldwin+Ties+Braves%27+Franchise+Record+with+Scoring+Streak&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fga%2Fatlanta%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fbaldwin-ties-braves-franchise-record-with-scoring-streak%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cThat&#8217;s wild. I&#8217;m not even able to wrap my head around it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Drake Baldwin, Braves Catcher<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cYou never realize how much it might lead to until that inning is done. Looking back on it, it was a big point of the game. The game kind of flipped right there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Drake Baldwin, Braves Catcher<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cYou never know what those things will lead to.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Walt Weiss, Braves Manager<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Braves will look to extend Baldwin&#8217;s scoring streak as they continue their series against the Diamondbacks this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Drake Baldwin&#8217;s early-season scoring streak is a testament to his growth as a player and highlights the Braves&#8217; strong start to the 2026 campaign. Matching a franchise record held by legends like Hank Aaron demonstrates Baldwin&#8217;s rising star power and the team&#8217;s championship aspirations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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