The Atlanta Braves allowed 51 runs in a forgettable six-game stretch against the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals during their second homestand at SunTrust Park — and now pitching problems are a top-of-mind issue for Brian Snitker & Co.
Atlanta sits in last place in the National League East (11-18) with the worst collective ERA in the majors. Here are three observations from the week:
Thirteen games into SunTrust Park's history and the idea of a hitter's haven sitting northwest of Atlanta is starting to take shape.