In the sixth inning, Rafael Ortega’s first career grand slam and second home run was the difference in the Atlanta Braves win Sunday afternoon over the National League leading Los Angeles Dodgers.
Those words, I’ll admit, I never planned on writing this season – or ever, for that matter.
But that’s what happened.
It was a day full of surprises (Ortega), guts (Max Fried), discipline (Acuna) and encouragement (bullpen).
An off day comes tomorrow, before the Miami Marlins come to town Tuesday.
Quick, to the takeaways!
Elephant in the room
Let’s get the Ronald Acuna Jr.