2018 Braves

[BornToHuntAndFish]

That’s right only series loss was opening weekend.
That bought out the lumber today and smacked the phils around. Today they had 6 doubles, 1 triple and 2 HRS.
Bravos lead majors in runs scored.

According to their web calendar, Braves won opening weekend series over Phillies 2-1 seen at web link below.


https://www.mlb.com/braves/schedule/2018-03


According to MLB web stats, Braves are 2nd overall MLB in runs scored behind NY Yankees & 1st in NL.


http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.j...2784&sortColumn=r&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0


According to MLB web stats, Braves are 3rd overall MLB in Batting Avg. behind Tampa Bay Rays & Boston Red Sox, and 1st in NL.


http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.j...91&sortColumn=avg&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0



Braves have a well earned day off today on Monday.

 

[BornToHuntAndFish]

FYI-The young man that caught the homerun ball the other day is Killdee's great nephew

Saw on the local Atlanta TV sports news that his nephew did a good thing giving the young player his 1st HR ball in exchange for getting to meet Acuna in person.

 

[Throwback]

Saw on the local Atlanta TV sports news that his nephew did a good thing giving the young player his 1st HR ball in exchange for getting to meet Acuna in person.

Good deal!!

 

[mguthrie]

Saw on the local Atlanta TV sports news that his nephew did a good thing giving the young player his 1st HR ball in exchange for getting to meet Acuna in person.

That's pretty cool. I may have to tune in to some of these games. Looks like this young talent may be turning things around for the braves

 

[Coenen]

Saw on the local Atlanta TV sports news that his nephew did a good thing giving the young player his 1st HR ball in exchange for getting to meet Acuna in person.

IIRC it's fairly common practice for teams to reach out to fans that catch notable home runs. Usually, the fan gets a meet and greet with the player, plus some other signed memorabilia and what not.

 

[Twiggbuster]

Braves are fun to watch again.
Hitting doubles and running bases.
Lot of action!

 

[biggdogg]

The pen is showing some signs of improvement the last few games as well. Ozzie, Acuna and Swanson have been fun to watch for sure.

 

[BornToHuntAndFish]

In case you have not seen today's recent update about new young RHP Soroka starting against the Mets tonight . . .



https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-prospect-mike-soroka-to-debut-vs-mets/c-274693718

Braves prospect Soroka to debut vs. Mets

baseball's 30th-best prospect and the third-best prospect in the Braves system

Braves have the three youngest players in baseball: Acuna (20 years, 134 days old), Soroka (20 years, 270 days) and Ozzie Albies (21 years, 114 days)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The #Braves today selected the contract of RHP Mike Soroka (@Mike_Soroka28) from Triple-A Gwinnett. Soroka, who went 2-0 with a 1.99 ERA in four Triple-A starts this season, will wear No. 40 and start tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/MzshN8Q1ja</p>— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 1, 2018</blockquote>
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[Coenen]

Exciting!

 

[mark-7mag]

In case you have not seen today's recent update about new young RHP Soroka starting against the Mets tonight . . .



https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-prospect-mike-soroka-to-debut-vs-mets/c-274693718

Braves prospect Soroka to debut vs. Mets







<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The #Braves today selected the contract of RHP Mike Soroka (@Mike_Soroka28) from Triple-A Gwinnett. Soroka, who went 2-0 with a 1.99 ERA in four Triple-A starts this season, will wear No. 40 and start tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/MzshN8Q1ja</p>— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 1, 2018</blockquote>
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This kid is good. Here is a good read on him.

http://outfieldflyrule.com/2018/05/01/get-to-know-a-call-up-mike-soroka/

 

[biggdogg]

I've been looking forward to seeing this kid in Atlanta almost as much as Acuna. I doubt he makes more than one start this time around, but I'm betting he'll be up again later in the year.

 

[antharper]

Enjoyed watching him pitch , win or lose!

 

[Throwback]

Good grief. Braves gonna brave

 

[Coenen]

The kid gets his first Big League "W". A bit too exciting there at the end, but they all count the same.

 

[westcobbdog]

Nice win for the Rookie who’s future on the bump looks bright.

 

[BornToHuntAndFish]

Followed the game off & on using the live web scoreboards & some radio. Seems like the youngster had a fine solid outing & nice numbers but sure did help having the bats delivering lots of hits (15) & early runs. Hope he stays tough & healthy so he can keep on helping with more wins.

 

[Patriot44]

1/2 game back. Loving this farm team rising. This is what we have waited for, for three seasons! If you look into the farm system, the 90's are back; we have prospects 4 deep.

Go Bravo's!

 

[Throwback]

1/2 game back. Loving this farm team rising. This is what we have waited for, for three seasons!

Go Bravo's!

and FINALLY less bunts, more base stealing.

Good grief the "we aren't taking any chances" got old quick.

 

[Browning Slayer]

Little Slayer going thru the lineup and rules at the G-Braves..

 

[Patriot44]

Little Slayer going thru the lineup and rules at the G-Braves..

That is all that and a hot bowl of grits, Slayer. Awesome!