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Braves are going to lose this one but Acuna put together another 3-hit night in the leadoff spot
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In fact, Acuna had brought his OPS up above the .800 mark once again
.270 avg 8 HR 20 RBI .802 OPS 4 SB
The bad news is that he's still striking out roughly 1 in every 3 at-bats
.270 avg 8 HR 20 RBI .802 OPS 4 SB
The bad news is that he's still striking out roughly 1 in every 3 at-bats
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Opposite field 2-run jack for Freddie in the first!
2-0 Braves
2-0 Braves
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Swanson solo shot!
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Crap, once again Newcomb doesn't look sharp
Our offense is gonna have to stay alive if we want to win this one.
Our offense is gonna have to stay alive if we want to win this one.
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And Freeman hits a 2 out double in the 3rd
Is this a sign that Freeman is about to breakout into beast mode again??? I sure hope so...
Is this a sign that Freeman is about to breakout into beast mode again??? I sure hope so...
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Bases loaded for Camargo with 2 outs
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Camargo drives in 2 runs with a hit off the first pitch!!!
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5-1 Braves
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Ouch, Newcomb has issued 4 walks thru 2.2 IP
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He and Folty could be so good if they didn't throw so many balls and get their pitch counts up. So much potential for both. I really hope they can figure it out.
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Acuna gets in on the action and Culberson has a 3-hit game
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Culberson deserves the award for best utility/replacement player of the league...if such an award existed.
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Since making the move to the leadoff spot Acuna has put up 3 straight multi-hit games with at least one extra base hit
2-for-4 with a walk, double, RBI & 2 runs scored
.275 avg 8 HR 21 RBI .816 OPS
2-for-4 with a walk, double, RBI & 2 runs scored
.275 avg 8 HR 21 RBI .816 OPS
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That was a great at-bat by Acuna, it showed a lot of maturity. Bases loaded with only 1 out and he works a walk to drive in a run. I was expecting him to over swing trying to get that big slam like most young players would try to do but instead he displayed plate discipline and got the run in.
It will be real interesting to watch the progression of Ronald Acuna's career. Will he become the next Andruw Jones? Or the next Francoeur?
In all honesty, I see a lot of Justin Upton in him. Due to the higher strikeout rate I don't think he'll become the type of player who hits .300 but I could easily see him hit between .260-.280 (.800-.900 OPS) with 25-35 home runs and double digit stolen bases on a yearly basis with 150+ strikeouts per year...sorta like Upton.
But again, it's way too early to tell, he's still just 20 years old and I'd prefer to see Acuna just being Acuna, not the next so and so.
It will be real interesting to watch the progression of Ronald Acuna's career. Will he become the next Andruw Jones? Or the next Francoeur?
In all honesty, I see a lot of Justin Upton in him. Due to the higher strikeout rate I don't think he'll become the type of player who hits .300 but I could easily see him hit between .260-.280 (.800-.900 OPS) with 25-35 home runs and double digit stolen bases on a yearly basis with 150+ strikeouts per year...sorta like Upton.
But again, it's way too early to tell, he's still just 20 years old and I'd prefer to see Acuna just being Acuna, not the next so and so.
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Braves win it 12-1!!!
Here are the highlights:
Quality start win by Newcomb (6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K). Lot of walks but limited the damage
Another great game by Acuna in the leadoff spot (2-for-4 with 2 walks, double, 2 RBI & 2 runs scored)
4 hit game by super replacement player Culberson
Freeman goes 2-for-5 with a double, HR & 2 RBI
Another 3-hit night by Ender
Multi-hit games by Camargo & Swanson
16 total hits by the Braves including multi-hit games by 6 of the 8 starting position players
Here are the highlights:
Quality start win by Newcomb (6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K). Lot of walks but limited the damage
Another great game by Acuna in the leadoff spot (2-for-4 with 2 walks, double, 2 RBI & 2 runs scored)
4 hit game by super replacement player Culberson
Freeman goes 2-for-5 with a double, HR & 2 RBI
Another 3-hit night by Ender
Multi-hit games by Camargo & Swanson
16 total hits by the Braves including multi-hit games by 6 of the 8 starting position players
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All that's left of the night is to root for the Phillies to lose to the Dodgers. Game is currently tied in the 8th inning.
Mine as well root for the Brewers to win as well just in case the Nats go on a tear in the 2nd half which is certainly a possibility.
Mine as well root for the Brewers to win as well just in case the Nats go on a tear in the 2nd half which is certainly a possibility.
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Acuna and Ender both heating up!
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For fu*k's sake...Dodgers score two runs in the 9th to give the Dodgers a 7-5 lead but then Jansen gives up a solo HR to Franco off his first pitch
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Braves offense is dead again.
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