Work has kept us busy, but don't worry, Willy and I aren't gonna let this Brave's season pass without sharing our expert analysis.
So we pledge to post something daily from now on. It might be Braves, Dawgs, Jackets or Falcons ... after all... the magic season of Fall is on the horizon.
Here goes - The Braves open the second half Friday night in San Diego. They will play three games there then on to Milwaukee for three. The rotation has been adjusted with Keuchel going Friday, Julio on Saturday and Soroka going Sunday.
Snitker's biggest challenge for the balance of the season will be trying to keep the team on pace while also leaving something in the tank to get through the playoffs and challenge the Evil Blue Bastards from the west. He will have to limit Soroka's innings, find a way to rest Markakis, Freddie, McCann, and either develop Wilson into a viable starter or convince Anthopolis to buy one or a lock down closer.
The offense is potent enough and deep enough to keep up the scoring which has posted a +59 run differential (RDIF) which is second best in the league. The problem as I see it at this point and time is the team with best RDIF ... the Blue Scourge has outscored their opponents by 129 runs.
While we still have to take care of business in the NL East, we also need to be ready to stomp some Dodger butt when they come to town August 16th.
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