The very-good-in-June Braves face their toughest test of the month yet, as they host the dominant Dodgers for a three-game set in Atlanta. Here’s some things to keep an eye on for the series opener.
What is the deal with Anderson and the third time through the order?
As mentioned in the series preview, the Ian Anderson story so far is kind of a story of two pitchers. Anderson was much better in 2020 and the first half of 2021, before he missed about seven weeks with a shoulder issue. Since then, and through 2022, he hasn’t been particularly effective.