It’s been an up-and-down ride for the Braves to reach the point they find themselves right now — NL East champions for the seventh time in the last nine seasons, with eyes on a 95+ win season.
At no point over the last four months has Atlanta played perfect baseball for long stretches. The offense, in particular, has been subject to some shockingly lengthy lulls, and there have been concerns surrounding the rotation since Spring Training began. But no team has ever flirted with 100 wins in a difficult division without being a really good baseball team.
Here’s what Braves fans should take some solace in as the club prepares for October.
The Best Version Of Ronald Acuña Jr.
A slow start to the season combined with multiple hamstring injuries left many wondering if we were ever going to see the 2023 NL MVP version of Ronald Acuña Jr. again. Well, he’s here, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time for the Braves. Over the last 22 games, Acuña is hitting .372 with seven home runs and an OPS north of 1.100.
His confidence is at an all-time high, and he’s never been one to shy away from the moment. He relishes it. However, we really haven’t had any big Ronald Acuña Jr. postseason m...