Defense hasn’t been the only problem for the Braves during their 0-4 start but it’s exacerbated their other issues while making for some unsightly baseball.
The Braves committed three errors and had a passed ball in their 12-2 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. The miscues led to three unearned runs for the Cardinals.
The Braves have committed six errors in four games as defensive mistakes contributed to three of their losses. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said the team spent more time on defensive drills during spring training than at any time during his 10 years as a big-league manager, with coach Terry Pendleton working individually with players every day.