The Atlanta Braves ended a six-game losing run on Saturday by defeating the Colorado Rockies 11-8 thanks to an incredible performance. After the game, Braves manager Brian Snitker talked about the outing and stressed how important it is for the ball club.
With 7.5 games remaining, Atlanta is in a position to challenge the Philadelphia Phillies for the division title, and every game matters at this juncture in the season. Snitker described the victory as “huge,” noting that there were moments in the game where the Braves needed to rally to win, but Saturday was a fantastic start to get back on schedule for the team, according to ESPN and The Associated Press (AP).
“Even though we had a difficult time assembling the game, it’s very important,” Snitker remarked. “Though these guys have been here long enough to know that these games are never over until they are,” the statement could have read, “here we go again.”
Atlanta was up 3-0 early in the game and even at one time had an 8-5 lead, but they rallied to win despite several scares that could have resulted in their eighth straight loss. The Braves’ supporters are hopeful that their team’s victory over Colorado would ignite a spark or provide them some momentum to end August on a high note.
The offensive boom of the Braves begins with Marcell Ozuna, Matt Olson, etc.
Thanks in part to first baseman Matt Olson’s tremendous game that included two home runs and a career-high six RBIs, Atlanta’s offense erupted for 11 runs. Olson’s two dingers on Saturday were also his second in ten games; his previous one came on July 31st against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he mentioned wanting to “pull the ball” following Marcell Ozuna’s double in the seventh inning.
Olson stated, “I just wanted to pull the ball.” “It was necessary to attempt to move him to third base.” was able to slightly elevate the changeup. Although at-bats have improved in quality from earlier in the season, there is always space for improvement.
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