Atlanta Suffers Sweep in Los Angeles, Ronald Acuna Jr. Finding Form…
On one hand, the Braves do not fair well when visiting Seattle or Dodger Stadium.
On the road, they are 2-6 against the Mariners and 6-21 against the Dodgers since 2014. However, this version of the Braves is better than most in franchise history, at least on paper. The simple truth that was validated by a 1-5 road trip for the Braves is that right now, the Braves are simply not playing up to their standard.
During a 5-1 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday to complete the series sweep for Los Angeles, the Braves experienced a microcosm of their play in recent weeks. Several missed opportunities on very hittable pitches while also suffering through some bad luck on hard hit balls in play. Sure, Atlanta’s fortunes could change shortly if they simply keep hitting the ball hard. But it is crystal clear this Braves offense is experiencing one of its worst slumps in recent years. Hopefully, a return home can help the Braves lineup return to form.
Braves News
If there is one positive, it is that Ronald Acuna Jr. is feeling more like himself at the plate, and he is making hard contact more frequently. This hopefully means his normal level of results will follow suit.
Justin Toscano looks at how the Braves are looking to keep things as normal as possible with faith that better times are ahead in the near future.
Gabe Burns looks at how and when the Braves offense might return to its normal form of being among the the best in the game.
ESPN dives deep at what to take away from the early season matchup between the Braves and Dodgers.
Adam Maier and others impressed in their minor league performances over the weekend.
Braves Podcasts
Via their new home with “Hammer Territory”, Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman discuss a tough week of baseball and the Pierce Johnson Injury over the weekend.
David O’Brien and Eric O’Flaherty also dive into the Dodgers series on “755 Forever”.
MLB News
The new MLB.com power rankings are out, with the Dodgers ascending back to the top spot while the Braves drop to number 4.
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto both contributed in Yankees win.
While the Braves have certainly hit a snag, the Phillies remain hot as ever. With a win over the Giants on Sunday, the Phillies are 9-1 in last 10 games and have best season. start since 1995.
The Mets lost to Tampa Bay as they are working through their own recent losing struggles.
Due to an injured triceps, the Padres placed Joe Musgrove on the 15-day IL.
Rangers rookie Wyatt Lankford landed on the 10-day IL.
A hamstring injury will result in Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips going to the 15-day IL.
Top Guardians prospect Kyle Manzardo is being called up to the majors.
