This is purely speculation but I suspect he is not fully confident on his knee since the spring training injury, in terms of rotating it. Similar to how his numbers suffered from a power perspective in 2022 when he first came back from ACL injury. Thankfully he is still able to make massive impacts on the game without his power because he's that good of a player but I expect he will gradually get back into MVP form as the season progresses. He has also been the victim of absolutely atrocious umpping and bad luck thus far
@@jordanwhite8567definitely agree with you! I guess it’s foolish to expect him to pick up where he left off because of just how good he was playing. But once he feels confident on his knee and sees the ball better, we’re going to have the most unstoppable lineup in baseball
@@jtr1234 yes. It's early on in the season and he's coming back from the spring training injury, so I don't expect him to go beast mode every at-bat. He's started all ten games so far, scored ten runs, and has an OBP of over .380. The power and OPS aren't quite there yet, but once he finds his footing, he'll be back to MVP level.
Lots of injuries avoided tonight. Olson at the plate. Travis dive. Harris/Acuna collision avoided. Acuna-Alonso awkward play. Matzek isn't the same guy Reynaldo = new ace Wins a win
Notes From the Game: + Reynaldo López with another SOLID Outing! 6 Innings of 3-Hit, SHUT DOWN Baseball, Walking 3 and Striking Out 6 Mets en route to his First Win as a Brave. He improves to 1-0 with an ERA of 0.75. If he keeps this up, we have a Great #4 Option for the Starting Rotation! - The Bullpen though... Hasn't been good lately. 4 Pitchers were required to finish the final 3 Innings, allowing 5 Runs on 9 Hits, Walking None, and Striking Out 2. Rasiel Iglesias gets his 2nd Save of the Season, but not before allowing 2 Runs on 3 Hits, Walking None and Striking Out Alonso to Slam the Door on this Game. ROTATION TOTAL: 9 Innings, 5 Runs, 12 Hits, 3 Walks, 8 Strike Outs, 1 Home Run Allowed. The Braves' Offense Continues to Show Up and Keep Up! + The OZ-MAN Keeps on Putting on a Show! 2-4 with a Single, Double, and 2 RBIs Total! Albies stands in with a .301 Average with an OPS of .918! + AUSTIN 3:16 Opens a Can of Smack-Ass on the Mets! 2-3 with 2 Singles, a Walk, and 2 RBIs Total! Riley steps up to a .286 Average with a .848 OPS! + MATTY-O Continues to Contribute! 1-4 with an RBI Single in the 3rd! Olson Stands firm with a .293 Average with an OPS of 1.029! + THE BIG BEAR IS STILL ROARIN'! 1-4 with an RBI Single of his own in the 3rd! Ozuna Holds onto a .318 Average with an OPS of 1.038! + OTHER NOTABLES: Ronald Acuna Jr. had a 2-3 Night, While Harris, d'Arnaud, and Kelenic Recorded 1 Hit of their own! Acuna and Riley were the only ones to record a Walk, meaning the Only Brave to NOT Record a Hit was Orlando Arcia, who went 0-3 on the night. + CEASE YOUR RESISTANCE, METS! They didn't make it easy, but should we ever expect the Mets to make things Easy? Nevertheless, it was a NEEDED WIN. Now let's turn it into another Win Streak! - No Standings Update due to the Nationals Battling Out West in San Francisco. Sorry Everyone! TOMORROW: ROUND 3 of 4 Between the Mets and Braves will take place under the evening skies of Truist Park. Jose Quintana will take the Rubber for the Mets, who looks to improve on a Shaky Start against the Brewers, where he took the loss, allowing 2 Runs on 6 Hits, Walking 2 and Striking out 4. Meanwhile, ALAN WINANS will take up Battle Stations for the Braves for the First time in 2024, looking to Build on an Bumpy First Season in the Majors in 2023, going 1-2 with an ERA of 5.29 in 6 Starts Last Season. Can Winans and the Braves Start a New Win Streak at the Expense of the Mets? Or will Quintana and the Mets find a way to show they have a reason to compete? We will find out at 7:20 P.M. EDT on SNY (Mets), and Bally Sport South (Braves)! SoundFX09, Signing Out!
Lopez is more than a #4. Dude has the potential to finish top 10 cy-young with his stuff. These results are from a guy who hasn't started in years. I'd pencil him in as our likely #1/2 starter RN, and in the postseason.
havent finished watching yet, but thought I'd chime in - ...Acuna stealing 2nd and then 3rd , so a Riley single scores a run, thats baseball at its best, love seeing small ball
As so often, the Braves are their own worst enemies. But then again, early days. Wish I could afford mlb tv, but it's a lot of money to spend, especially when most of the matches take place in the middle of the night, here in Denmark. Go Braves!!
🤦 Just asking for a consistent strike zone. Doesn't have to be perfect but I've seen more strike non calls this season through these first games than ever before in a season. It's getting worse.
@@bert1450 That would require common sense or something close to it. Not nowadays. They aren't even trying to get ump's to make correct calls. Must be nice you can have a job you suck at and people are willing to make all of the excuses in the world as to why you can't perform simple basic functions.
I would've preferred ponying up for Hader instead of expecting one of Kerr/Matzek/Lee/Bummer to pair with Minter. Why not go completely all-in with this roster, yk?
True though. Every game when our starter has collapsed first innings, our bullpen comes in and saves the day (e.g the d-backs games, the fried Phillies start) and then when our starter has been really solid our bullpen gives up lots of runs (e.g this game and the white Sox loss)
0:53 Wait, we got through the first without giving up a run? I'm not buying it. 10:07 That's more like it. Why have a boring old win when you can make it EXCITING by giving up 5 runs in the last two innings?
Love the single streak they went on! Not just power but some solid ABC baseball. They can do it all, just need to keep the pitching in check and teams won’t have a chance vs this lineup 🔥🔥
would have been nice to watch it yesterday with my kids. Comcast...no....MLB....no....wtf is up with the blackouts. Don't wonder why there is a decline in baseball when baseball fans cant even watch the games.
Bullpen is suspect, and the starting pitching is not all that good. The braves cannot count on out hitting every major league team every night. I don't see this team winning the world series, they would have to make some serious strides in the right direction with their pitching. (Atlanta Chokers!)
Looks like this year is going to come down to pitching again for the Braves. They went from having one of the best rotations to one that's very average now. Strider is gone for at least the next year, Fried is not where he used to be at all. Charlie is close to retirement and has been walking batters. Chris Sale is really the only bright spot. Their bullpen is really gonna have to step up.
I'm noticing a trend for the Braves early on in the season: one-run games. They have a 3-3 record in this category. Three of their seven wins have been decided by a single run while all three of their losses have been one-run affairs. I'm intrigued to see how this plays out later in the season.
Iglesias sucks. Every time that dude comes in the game he is putting someone on. He can't come in and shut it down. I wish we had a clutch closer. Oh, and I meant to say how ridiculous he looks when he points up to the sky like he just won the WS or something. The dude is a poser and a joke.
Okay. I've had a alow start to the season. Work being bussier than usual..family stuff being an issue..I digress. Is this the level of ulcer causing problems Braves games are right now?
I REALLY worry about the Braves pitching. The offense is carrying this team right now and as we've seen come playoff time, thats not going to last. Pitching has got to turn around throughout this season...
Bullpen looked great first two series giving up no runs, only to say now it's trash. I call BS on that. Mets are a rivalry team playing us a lot harder than they do against any other team. After all, the Braves are the team to beat in the division if any other can challenge that. Not every game gonna be perfect in spite of how good the Braves for a team taking it's bumps and bruises through a 162 game season. Same goes for every team no matter how great.
We're just getting started, working it out early. The eruption of our home crowd and the point to the sky. The best home stadium there is...Turner Field each your heart out.
@@tommyhunter1817 Mets still ain't shit. Just because they beat on the Braves today with no legitimate starting pitcher don't mean something. Braves still the much better team.
Arcia just had an off night at the plate, long as his defense at SS is on point. Arcia not known for a great hitter to begin with, to do what he can whenever making good contact, off to a good start.
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Acuna putting himself in scoring position twice with his legs and getting to 3rd twice because of them
This is purely speculation but I suspect he is not fully confident on his knee since the spring training injury, in terms of rotating it. Similar to how his numbers suffered from a power perspective in 2022 when he first came back from ACL injury. Thankfully he is still able to make massive impacts on the game without his power because he's that good of a player but I expect he will gradually get back into MVP form as the season progresses. He has also been the victim of absolutely atrocious umpping and bad luck thus far
@@jordanwhite8567definitely agree with you! I guess it’s foolish to expect him to pick up where he left off because of just how good he was playing. But once he feels confident on his knee and sees the ball better, we’re going to have the most unstoppable lineup in baseball
@@jtr1234 yes. It's early on in the season and he's coming back from the spring training injury, so I don't expect him to go beast mode every at-bat. He's started all ten games so far, scored ten runs, and has an OBP of over .380. The power and OPS aren't quite there yet, but once he finds his footing, he'll be back to MVP level.
Lots of injuries avoided tonight. Olson at the plate. Travis dive. Harris/Acuna collision avoided. Acuna-Alonso awkward play.
Matzek isn't the same guy
Reynaldo = new ace
Wins a win
A win is a win and I’ll take it great stuff from Lopez too Go Braves
Kelenic was a great sign. That dude has a cannon. Our outfield is tough to run on
Calm down boys & girls. The season doesn't "start" until the All-Star break!
LET'S GO BRAVES ⚾!! ..
Will Matzek ever get his fastball back up to 97-98mph?
RAIN THE ENTIRE GAME. Good battle!
Lopez actually did very good
I'm getting too old for this! Should have won by 10. Too many stranded runners.
We’re 7-3 and we are playing like crap let the boys find their stride
@@bigzaksnak9998 especially acuna. A
Did ronald get faster
He threw it to the umpire😂
How was the Narvaez tagout on Olson at home not considered interference
The ball took him there
Ya'll gave me anxiety at the end.
Throw another one
Im.tje 12th view
😤🙏🤽
Notes From the Game:
+ Reynaldo López with another SOLID Outing! 6 Innings of 3-Hit, SHUT DOWN Baseball, Walking 3 and Striking Out 6 Mets en route to his First Win as a Brave. He improves to 1-0 with an ERA of 0.75. If he keeps this up, we have a Great #4 Option for the Starting Rotation!
- The Bullpen though... Hasn't been good lately. 4 Pitchers were required to finish the final 3 Innings, allowing 5 Runs on 9 Hits, Walking None, and Striking Out 2. Rasiel Iglesias gets his 2nd Save of the Season, but not before allowing 2 Runs on 3 Hits, Walking None and Striking Out Alonso to Slam the Door on this Game.
ROTATION TOTAL: 9 Innings, 5 Runs, 12 Hits, 3 Walks, 8 Strike Outs, 1 Home Run Allowed.
The Braves' Offense Continues to Show Up and Keep Up!
+ The OZ-MAN Keeps on Putting on a Show! 2-4 with a Single, Double, and 2 RBIs Total! Albies stands in with a .301 Average with an OPS of .918!
+ AUSTIN 3:16 Opens a Can of Smack-Ass on the Mets! 2-3 with 2 Singles, a Walk, and 2 RBIs Total! Riley steps up to a .286 Average with a .848 OPS!
+ MATTY-O Continues to Contribute! 1-4 with an RBI Single in the 3rd! Olson Stands firm with a .293 Average with an OPS of 1.029!
+ THE BIG BEAR IS STILL ROARIN'! 1-4 with an RBI Single of his own in the 3rd! Ozuna Holds onto a .318 Average with an OPS of 1.038!
+ OTHER NOTABLES: Ronald Acuna Jr. had a 2-3 Night, While Harris, d'Arnaud, and Kelenic Recorded 1 Hit of their own! Acuna and Riley were the only ones to record a Walk, meaning the Only Brave to NOT Record a Hit was Orlando Arcia, who went 0-3 on the night.
+ CEASE YOUR RESISTANCE, METS! They didn't make it easy, but should we ever expect the Mets to make things Easy? Nevertheless, it was a NEEDED WIN. Now let's turn it into another Win Streak!
- No Standings Update due to the Nationals Battling Out West in San Francisco. Sorry Everyone!
TOMORROW:
ROUND 3 of 4 Between the Mets and Braves will take place under the evening skies of Truist Park. Jose Quintana will take the Rubber for the Mets, who looks to improve on a Shaky Start against the Brewers, where he took the loss, allowing 2 Runs on 6 Hits, Walking 2 and Striking out 4.
Meanwhile, ALAN WINANS will take up Battle Stations for the Braves for the First time in 2024, looking to Build on an Bumpy First Season in the Majors in 2023, going 1-2 with an ERA of 5.29 in 6 Starts Last Season.
Can Winans and the Braves Start a New Win Streak at the Expense of the Mets?
Or will Quintana and the Mets find a way to show they have a reason to compete?
We will find out at 7:20 P.M. EDT on SNY (Mets), and Bally Sport South (Braves)!
SoundFX09, Signing Out!
I read this
Lopez is more than a #4. Dude has the potential to finish top 10 cy-young with his stuff.
These results are from a guy who hasn't started in years. I'd pencil him in as our likely #1/2 starter RN, and in the postseason.
Dude, and the bullpen gave up no runs against the D-Back. Shit happens.
This motherfucker saying the bullpen hasn't been good lately. lol Yes, keeping the NL Champs scoreless for an entire series wasn't lately?
Travis with the 1st base slide
havent finished watching yet, but thought I'd chime in - ...Acuna stealing 2nd and then 3rd , so a Riley single scores a run, thats baseball at its best, love seeing small ball
As so often, the Braves are their own worst enemies. But then again, early days. Wish I could afford mlb tv, but it's a lot of money to spend, especially when most of the matches take place in the middle of the night, here in Denmark. Go Braves!!
Gooooo Braves 👏🏼😁
Chop 👋🏼 Chop 👋🏼 Keep on Chopping away and getting them W’s !!! 😁👍🏼
It’s inspiring to see how Acuna is dealing with his “slump”
Bases loaded no outs twice and only 1 run doesn’t cut it. Also 2nd night in a row giving up a 3 run bomb
We got the W it’s fine. Not a every game scenario.
🤦 Just asking for a consistent strike zone. Doesn't have to be perfect but I've seen more strike non calls this season through these first games than ever before in a season. It's getting worse.
@@bert1450 That would require common sense or something close to it. Not nowadays. They aren't even trying to get ump's to make correct calls. Must be nice you can have a job you suck at and people are willing to make all of the excuses in the world as to why you can't perform simple basic functions.
My RUclips Logo is inspired by the Braves I'm always gonna root for this amazing team
No better birthday present than a braves win
Happy birthday!
Got sloppy at the end but a win is a win
Just about blew it
I’m a little bit nervous about the bullpen. Good win!
I would've preferred ponying up for Hader instead of expecting one of Kerr/Matzek/Lee/Bummer to pair with Minter.
Why not go completely all-in with this roster, yk?
hopefully it was just because they wanted to start drama because our starter was so good today 😂
Either the starter is good or the bullpen is, we aren't allowed both. The offence is always good thankfully
Ridiculous take
True though. Every game when our starter has collapsed first innings, our bullpen comes in and saves the day (e.g the d-backs games, the fried Phillies start) and then when our starter has been really solid our bullpen gives up lots of runs (e.g this game and the white Sox loss)
2024 season so far….
Braves lineup: A++
Braves pitching: D++
TBF, except for this game we've had the best bullpen in baseball.
Acuna will get it going soon
If Minter goes down, our pen is absolutely cooked
0:53 Wait, we got through the first without giving up a run? I'm not buying it.
10:07 That's more like it. Why have a boring old win when you can make it EXCITING by giving up 5 runs in the last two innings?
Love the single streak they went on! Not just power but some solid ABC baseball. They can do it all, just need to keep the pitching in check and teams won’t have a chance vs this lineup 🔥🔥
I’d like to see more ABC baseball from these guys instead of the free swinging hacks.
That was A Close Game
would have been nice to watch it yesterday with my kids. Comcast...no....MLB....no....wtf is up with the blackouts. Don't wonder why there is a decline in baseball when baseball fans cant even watch the games.
RONALD WHAT A PLAYER. THE MVP FOR A REASON
I wouldn’t say he’s mvp level rn. Just give him a few weeks and he’ll start seeing the ball better and get more hits.
Braves will always be your daddy mets
Bullpen is suspect, and the starting pitching is not all that good. The braves cannot count on out hitting every major league team every night. I don't see this team winning the world series, they would have to make some serious strides in the right direction with their pitching. (Atlanta Chokers!)
Looks like this year is going to come down to pitching again for the Braves. They went from having one of the best rotations to one that's very average now. Strider is gone for at least the next year, Fried is not where he used to be at all. Charlie is close to retirement and has been walking batters. Chris Sale is really the only bright spot. Their bullpen is really gonna have to step up.
I'm noticing a trend for the Braves early on in the season: one-run games. They have a 3-3 record in this category. Three of their seven wins have been decided by a single run while all three of their losses have been one-run affairs. I'm intrigued to see how this plays out later in the season.
Relivers suck for Braves.
Braves win, Braves win! Go Braves!!!
Iglesias sucks. Every time that dude comes in the game he is putting someone on. He can't come in and shut it down. I wish we had a clutch closer.
Oh, and I meant to say how ridiculous he looks when he points up to the sky like he just won the WS or something. The dude is a poser and a joke.
Acuna out here trying to make Narváez lose his job lol
Great performance from Lopez !
Olson with the *blazing speed* like Sid Bream
yellow is not team color
Okay. I've had a alow start to the season. Work being bussier than usual..family stuff being an issue..I digress. Is this the level of ulcer causing problems Braves games are right now?
Be a Believer, Get Bravo Fever! Chop on!
I REALLY worry about the Braves pitching. The offense is carrying this team right now and as we've seen come playoff time, thats not going to last. Pitching has got to turn around throughout this season...
R-E-L-A-X: a win is still a win regardless, for the season to just started still.
That no shift is killing these teams.
🤣
Arcia has to become stronger
Huh hes batting 450 amazing defense
Braves better find a Bullpen fast, no lead is safe after the starters are relieved.
Bullpen looked great first two series giving up no runs, only to say now it's trash. I call BS on that. Mets are a rivalry team playing us a lot harder than they do against any other team. After all, the Braves are the team to beat in the division if any other can challenge that. Not every game gonna be perfect in spite of how good the Braves for a team taking it's bumps and bruises through a 162 game season. Same goes for every team no matter how great.
Is there an update on Spenser strider
UCL sprain I think - no update on if it requires surgery or not. On IR
We're just getting started, working it out early.
The eruption of our home crowd and the point to the sky. The best home stadium there is...Turner Field each your heart out.
GG
Go braves
Do you guys post highlights of loses or that’s not a part of the agenda???
Atlanta has the 3rd best bullpen ERA in the NL. Stop sweating, people. It's a long season.
Right On! Some folks can't ever be satisfied no matter how good this team got it.
Go Braves
No views in 19 seconds Braves fell off
Mets will be the ones that terrorize the Braves this year.
BS: Mets Stink!
@@J_Ru31352 you were saying?
@@tommyhunter1817 Mets still ain't shit. Just because they beat on the Braves today with no legitimate starting pitcher don't mean something. Braves still the much better team.
Arcia continually failing to get men home with less than 2 outs
he's got the 4th highest batting average in MLB wtf
@@MrPoloseason As a Braves guy, some of our fans want a guy to bat a thousand.
@@jeremiah_12 Which is impossible, let alone to last a entire season.
Arcia just had an off night at the plate, long as his defense at SS is on point. Arcia not known for a great hitter to begin with, to do what he can whenever making good contact, off to a good start.
@@MrPoloseason Look up team statistics and get back to me on where he ranks for RBIs. Then read my statement again.
Bomb squad strikes again