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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 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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