Matt Olson
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Braves, Padres match the spectacle of Truist Park’s opening night in 7-6 Atlanta victory
The Braves and Padres gave the sold out Truist Park crowd a game worthy of the Atlanta home opener of the 2023 season. Spencer Strider threw gas in the top of the first inning that probably could have fueled the F-22 and F-35 jets that performed the pre-game flyover. He was effective against the Padres Continue reading
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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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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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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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