Baldwin Ties Braves' Franchise Record with Scoring Streak

Drake Baldwin joins Hank Aaron and Jimmy Collins as the only players in franchise history to score in each of the season's first seven games.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:35am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player in motion, with overlapping shapes and planes representing the energy and dynamism of the game.Drake Baldwin's record-tying scoring streak fuels the Braves' early-season surge.Atlanta Today

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's first seven games to start the 2026 season. Baldwin'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.

Why it matters

Baldwin'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's rising status within the organization and the league.

The details

Baldwin scored a run in the Braves' 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' strong start.

  • Baldwin scored a run in each of the Braves' first seven games to start the 2026 season.
  • The Braves' franchise record for consecutive games with a run scored is 15, set by Bob Horner in 1985 and Roy Hartsfield in 1950.

The players

Drake Baldwin

The 2025 National League Rookie of the Year, Baldwin is a rising star catcher for the Atlanta Braves.

Hank Aaron

A legendary player for the Braves franchise, Aaron held the previous record for consecutive games with a run scored to start a season.

Jimmy Collins

An early 20th century player for the Braves franchise, Collins was the other player to previously match the record Baldwin has now tied.

Austin Riley

The Braves' third baseman, Riley hit a double that allowed Baldwin to score during the team's eight-run fifth inning.

Walt Weiss

The current manager of the Atlanta Braves.

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What they’re saying

“That's wild. I'm not even able to wrap my head around it.”

— Drake Baldwin, Braves Catcher

“You 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.”

— Drake Baldwin, Braves Catcher

“You never know what those things will lead to.”

— Walt Weiss, Braves Manager

What’s next

The Braves will look to extend Baldwin's scoring streak as they continue their series against the Diamondbacks this weekend.

The takeaway

Drake Baldwin's early-season scoring streak is a testament to his growth as a player and highlights the Braves' strong start to the 2026 campaign. Matching a franchise record held by legends like Hank Aaron demonstrates Baldwin's rising star power and the team's championship aspirations.