Somehow, our Braves are still in the playoff picture. At just 1.5 games behind the Diamondbacks and 2 games behind the Mets, the Braves face off against the Mets in a 3 game series. And yes, there’s a hurricane trying to ease it’s way in the wild card and Helene is a real problem.
Spencer Schwellenbach will face off against Luis Severino in Game 1, Chris Sale vs. David Peterson in Game 2 , and Max Fried vs. Sean Manaea in Game 3.
Braves Lineup
Both Jonathan F. and Alex have put up great pieces in the last 2 days. Be sure to read their pieces also.
Let’s Ride!
Jonathan F. got JC’d
I haven’t written off Ian Anderson yet. although the Jethro Tull one is definitely on the far side of Kids Get Off My Lawn.
I think you’re correct, he shouldn’t be written off, and he along with one of the kids (AJSS?) will probably be our 5th starter throughout at various points throughout next year
HOW ABOUT THEM BRAVES!
Harris has great power. What a game so far.
Replying to stampton in the last thread: Dansby has been fine so far with the Cubs & probably will be ok for the next two years, but he got 7 years/$177m, and I’m afraid the last three of those years won’t be pretty. He’s already having his worst range factor/9 of his career, and I don’t see that heading in the right direction.
Again, enough of the Orlando Arcia era in 2025. Should have 2 errors tonight as he got a gift on the boot of Acuna’s grounder. I get that his hitting isn’t as important when we are at full strength, but man, he seems to make his errors at bad times, although Jimenez got out of it.
Michael Harris, Superstar.
Recapped, joyfully.