With the ongoing struggles of the starting lineup already weighing heavily, the Atlanta Braves are dealt another blow as Ronald Acuña Jr. is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to his second torn ACL. This absence further complicates matters for an offense in need of solutions. Manager Brian Snitker faces the challenge of addressing the leadoff spot while seeking to ignite the rest of the lineup beyond Marcell Ozuna’s contributions. The Braves eagerly bid farewell to a dismal month of May, marked by offensive woes that rank among their worst in recent memory.
On the brighter side, the pitching staff continues to carry the team forward. Chris Sale has experienced a resurgence, establishing himself as one of baseball’s top pitchers once again, while Max Fried has also regained his form. The focus now shifts to Atlanta’s rotation: can they maintain their effectiveness moving forward? Will rookie Spencer Schwellenbach play a role in bolstering their efforts? These questions and more are explored, along with a preview of the upcoming series against the Oakland Athletics, as Grant McAuley and Kris Willis of Battery Power provide insights on a particularly eventful week of Braves baseball in this edition of BPTV.
