A West Coast Fans Tomahawk Perspective
The Braves hot/cold offense came alive in a weekend series versus the San Francisco Giants. Atlanta swept the three game set, scoring 18 total runs, including a 9 run outburst Sunday afternoon, only the third time all season they have managed more than six runs. Atlanta entered the series having lost four of their previous five games, including 3 out of 4 vs. the Dodgers in LA, and with a 7-12 record overall. It has been a season of frustration for the Braves thus ...
The Braves system is stocked with intriguing young arms right now, many of whom could make significant contributions to the club during the current season. If you've followed the Braves at all in the recent past, you are certainly aware of the success that young flame throwers Craig Kimbrel (RHP) and Johnny Venters (LHP) are having out of the Atlanta bullpen, and the presence of right handed starter Brandon Beachy in the 5th spot in the starting rotation. Talented lefty Mike Minor has made nine ...