It’s the Pitching. The very last thing you’d think would be a problem for an Atlanta Braves club.
- On Saturday, Atlanta was down 3-0 and 6-1 and came back to tie the game… only to be beaten when Bryce Harper got his arms extended again.
- On Sunday, the Braves were behind 3-0, tied the game, and then took a 4-3 lead into the 8th inning… but Cody Martin – who probably should not have been out there – gave up the winning runs.
The Numbers
The Braves’ bullpen now ranks 4th worst in baseball in ERA (4.