With a 7-0 shutout on Wednesday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves have now finished sweeping the Detroit Tigers in their three-game series. This series produced something spectacular and exactly what the fans had been waiting for: the return of the Braves offense to the hitting fold. Atlanta’s bats have been awful over the past two months, putting up some of the worst hitting in the major leagues. The Chicago White Sox, who had won 20 games, had earlier in the season scored more runs than the Atlanta Braves. With all the offensive problems, it was almost time to give up, especially after the Philadelphia Phillies pulled away on June 11th, taking a 10-game lead in the division. But it appears that the Braves offense has completed
Atlanta has triumphed in six of its previous seven games since June 13 and has won two series against the Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays. Michael Harris II’s injury has resulted in recent changes. Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Austin Riley, and Jarred Kelenic are among the players who have stepped up. Not to be overlooked is Snitbear, the newest player to join the dugout.
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