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Three Cuts: Nightmare week in new ballpark tests veteran-laden rotation

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:

Braves still learning to pitch in unfriendly confines
Braves still learning to pitch in unfriendly confines

Thirteen games into SunTrust Park's history and the idea of a hitter's haven sitting northwest of Atlanta is starting to take shape.