The Philadelphia Phillies had a late meltdown against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the NLDS. After holding a 4-0 lead, the Phillies allowed five unanswered runs to lose the game. The Phillies’ Meltdown in NLDS Game 2 The defining moment came during the bottom of the seventh inning when manager Rob Thomson left Zack Wheeler in the game too long. After Matt Olson got on base … [Read more...] about Phillies Melt Down Late in NLDS Game 2 as Braves Tie Series
Call it What You Will, the Braves Rally Past the Phillies Was Memorable
The Atlanta Braves’ 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS was memorable enough to have earned several designations. For the Braves, this may be labeled as The Catch, The Double Play, or The Comeback. For the Phillies, it may be called The Meltdown. Regardless, the outcome gave the Braves new life by evening the best-of-five series. The prevailing … [Read more...] about Call it What You Will, the Braves Rally Past the Phillies Was Memorable
Braves’ Offense Goes Cold in NLDS Shutout Loss to Phillies
Even though it is several weeks before Halloween, the first game of the NLDS cast a chill wind through the Atlanta Braves, who suffered a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the series Saturday night. Atlanta’s regular-season offensive firepower went silent as the Braves were held without an extra-base hit, left seven on base, and went 0-for-5 with runners in … [Read more...] about Braves’ Offense Goes Cold in NLDS Shutout Loss to Phillies
Atlanta’s Pitching Will Be Tested in NLDS Rematch with Phillies
The Atlanta Braves will get a rematch with the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series. While Atlanta’s offense has been its unquestioned strength this season, this rematch from 2022 will likely come down to pitching. Specifically, the health of the Braves’ pitching staff is the question. Are the Braves ready for that test? Atlanta Should Learn From the … [Read more...] about Atlanta’s Pitching Will Be Tested in NLDS Rematch with Phillies
For Braves’ Snitker, Playoff Preparation Mantra is ‘This Time’
There are few similarities between 1980s rock/pop musician Bryan Adams and Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, other than first names spelled differently. However, there is a musical and baseball belief in learning from past mistakes. The overriding common theme for Brian and Bryan is This Time. This Time, Everything is All Right Or Is It? The song’s chorus asserts that the … [Read more...] about For Braves’ Snitker, Playoff Preparation Mantra is ‘This Time’