The Atlanta Braves were nearly 10 games out of first place in the NL East a week ago. The path to the title has gotten much easier.
have been playing some of their best baseball all year as of late. They are winners in six of their past eight contests and have had strong performances from pitchers and hitters. As manager Brian Snitker’s club continues to find its groove, they have managed to close the gap in the NL East to just five games back of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Speaking of the Phillies, after their historically strong 36-14 start, things have started to unravel in the city of brotherly love. The Phillies have lost six straight, and amidst a 10-game road trip out West, they could very well not be in the driver’s seat of the division should the Braves make the most of the upcoming opportunities.stated how first baseman Matt Olson had to step up for the club to get out of the offensive rut they endured in the first half of the season.
Reynaldo López still hasn’t thrown a bullpen. If the Braves eventually put him on the IL, they could only backdate the transaction three days. Seems like they believe he could pitch within the next 7 daysIt remains unseen whether he will be placed on the 15-day injured list. With a Braves off day on Monday and probably already slated for the next four contests, Friday, August 9th, is a date to watch for his possible return against the Colorado Rockies.
The Braves are heating up at the right time compared to their division foe. Perhaps it is a role reversal from last season, as the Braves were the better team statistically, but Philadelphia played better baseball when it mattered most. Ideally, the best baseball for Snitker’s club is yet to come within the next few weeks.
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