The Atlanta Braves are using this four-game series as the turning point from their June hitting woes, right?
Let’s look at this lineup.
The lineup is almost identical to Thursday’s quiet finale. So, the question is, what are we hoping to accomplish with the same look after a disappointing ending to the previous game?
If there are any English fans in today’s crowd, they might be in for a treat, as Micahel Harris II has shown a good
offensive production (2.000) in his past three at-bats against New York Mets’ Christian Scott.
Now, Scott was fully sidelined last year due to Tommy John surgery, and that’s a big reason why the rest of the offense doesn’t have a lot of experience recorded against him. And though offensive production is helpful, it doesn’t always equate to runs. Very much needed runs that the Braves need to get back in the win-column, and consistently stay there.
The plan is obvious: the Braves need hits. Something’s not clicking from bat to mindset, and it’s costing the team these games that’ll count near the end.
Braves beat writer Mark Bowman shared a stat on Atlanta’s offensive production in their past 19 games.
Every team goes through its tough stretches, but now it’s a matter of figuring out what the hindrance is to fix it before the All-Star Break, and preferably bring the second half of the season in on a good note.
First pitch is 7:15 EST.
Note: The Mets Lineup was not available at the time of publication
