This was an odd game and odd win for the Atlanta Braves on Friday evening. Undoubtedly more will need to be said about this due to the serious ramifications of Nick Markakis‘ injury, so we’ll keep this to the point.
Our 1st TAKEAWAY is clearly the win and the revival of the offense, though it was as much or more about hitter patience and working counts as much as anything else.
After seeing so many strikeouts (22) in the Kansas City mini-series, Atlanta K’d just 6 times and received the benefits of 6 walks.