Since the 5-1 start, the Bravos are 6-12 and have been outscored 101-77. In those 18 games, the home nine has averaged just over 4 runs a contest, which is OK. But they’ve allowed 5.61 a game, which is akin to having Albie Lopez start every game. (In fairness to Albie, his career ERA is 4.94)
Yikes. By now we’ve probably all come to terms with the grim realty of what the next 138 games will likely bring. I suggest we focus on the continued development of Julio — starting with a bounce-back start today we hope — Wood, Folty, Martin, Peterson and Bethancourt.