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Repetition is key as Braves beat Cardinals 5-2 to complete series sweep
Repetition in baseball is one of the most defining aspects of the sport. Throwing pitches, swinging the bat and playing the infield are just a few aspects of the game that are predicated on successful repetition of actions. For the Braves, repetition is the reason they swept the Cardinals in St. Louis this week. Today’s Continue reading
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Dodd, Defense shine for Braves in 4-1 win over Cardinals
Austin Riley is not a patient man. I don’t know him, but I am confident this is true because he hit a first-inning homerun for the second consecutive day. Why wait? Home plate umpire Junior Valentine had an inconsistent game calling balls and strikes, so the Braves just controlled what they can control- their defense. Continue reading
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Braves offense works early as Atlanta beats St. Louis, 8-4
Cardinals Pitcher Jake Woodford had not allowed a homerun in33 innings pitched prior to play tonight. This was something the Braves could not abide. Austin Riley hit the fourth longest homerun in Busch Stadium history, a 473 foot no doubter to start the scoring in the top of the first. The opening half-inning was marred Continue reading
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Braves option Shuster to AAA, add Dylan Dodd to MLB and 40 man roster
Monday– The Braves optioned Jared Shuster to AAA today, following his start yesterday. This was always the plan, as Dylan Dodd was announced to be a part of the MLB rotation but was not added to the opening day roster. The lefty will debut against the Cardinals tomorrow night. This move allows the Braves to Continue reading
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Braves bats falter as Jared Shuster’s debut is spoiled by Nationals
The Braves failed to generate offense as the Nationals bats did enough to beat Jared Shuster in his debut start for Atlanta. Continue reading
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Braves look for Sweep against Nats, debut top Draft Pick Shuster
The Braves look to cap off a road series in Washington, DC with a third straight win. Top Braves pitching prospect Jared Shuster will make his major league debut for Atlanta today after impressing in spring training. Standing in Atlanta’s way is former top prospect MacKenzie Gore, a 24-year old lefty. Gore was the prized Continue reading
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Unstoppable force meets movable object as Braves top Nationals 7-1
An unstoppable force met a moveable object in Washington, DC today as the Braves hit three homeruns against Josiah Gray en-route to a 7-1 victory. Continue reading
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The NL East is off to an Inauspicious start
All five NL East teams have significant reasons to worry following opening day. Continue reading
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The Atlanta Braves just had their best Opening Day in five years
The Atlanta Braves won on opening day for the first time since 2018. Sure, it was against the lowly Nationals, but for a team looking for an easier path than magical midseason turnarounds to win their division (like their last two seasons), it is preferable start strong. The biggest story of this game was actually Continue reading
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The Braves will Win the NL East for a Sixth Straight Year
Much has been made of the Phillies’ and Mets’ offseason moves, rightfully so. The Mets added Justin Verlander to their rotation, easing the loss of Jacob DeGrom to Texas. The Phillies signed shortstop Trea Turner, who possesses an incredible blend of speed, power and contact hitting, on top of being rated as an average defender Continue reading
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