I didn’t remember yesterday that I had a 9:00 hearing today. And, it was a “morning calendar call”, so it actually didn’t start until 10 or so. And with last second prep scramble this morning, I didn’t have time.

The Good: Bryce Elder was again good to very good. He met all sorts of “standards.” ALMOST 1 K per inning. WHIP under 1, over 6 innings. Again, if we are counting on Bryce Elder as our fifth best starter, we aren’t so far off. Earlier, somebody has mentioned about “consistency” versus “oscillation.” I don’t remember who, but somebody good at analytics did a piece on this about 7 to 10 years ago. So, if pitcher 1 pitches 6 innings every time and gives up 3 runs every time is pitcher one better than (or worse than) pitcher 2 who pitches 6 innings every time but gives up 2 runs and 4 runs in alternating games? The answer is Pitcher 2 is better. The increased value of the positive oscillation is worth more than the cost of the negative oscillation.

Ozzie Albies continues to be a better hitter. Sure looks like “wrisitis” was part of the problem.

Bull pen allowed zero runs to score (not even “inherited” runners).

Matt Olson continues to show more life than earlier in the season.

The Bad: In the “non game related section,” how is Sean Murphy just now mentioning a hip problem that may have first become a problem around when his offense cratered in 2023? So, everybody trying to figure their virtual GM things by trading a catcher has to refigure. Otherwise, the hitting wasn’t great, but Shota Imanaga is pretty good.

Back at it at Truist tonight.