Philadelphia’s starters held Atlanta to five runs in 28 innings. Its relievers surrendered seven in eight, and that distinction could define a postseason rematch.
Been following the Braves since they came to Atlanta. Yeah, I'm old. But you, sir, may be the best Braves reporter I've read. I'm not a stats or analytics person, (nor one to hand out superlatives: my grandkids don't call me Grumps for nothing) but your reporting and writing are excellent.
I’ve been a Braves fan since 1967. I may be just a tad bit younger. I whole-heartedly agree with your comment about Lindsay. The best Braves analyst in my almost 60 years of Braves fandom. And he’s way ahead of whomever is in second.
I wondered if they'd go with someone for a day, but López is due back tomorrow and Ritchie pitched over the weekend. I'm guessing they go a man short tonight and activate López tomorrow.
I suppose it's an outside possibility they DFA Elieser Hernández and add another reliever, though.
Brilliant piece, Lindsay. Chase Owens in today's THTHB had similar data to back up the fact that the Braves do more harm (to themselves) than good with their high chase rate.
Well written, as always, Lindsay. For those who are of the TL/DR, "you can't take advantage of the soft underbelly of the Philly bullpen if you don't ever get to the Philly's bullpen."
Been following the Braves since they came to Atlanta. Yeah, I'm old. But you, sir, may be the best Braves reporter I've read. I'm not a stats or analytics person, (nor one to hand out superlatives: my grandkids don't call me Grumps for nothing) but your reporting and writing are excellent.
Thank you, Thomas! I'm trying to tread that line of using data but doing it in an accessible way
I’ve been a Braves fan since 1967. I may be just a tad bit younger. I whole-heartedly agree with your comment about Lindsay. The best Braves analyst in my almost 60 years of Braves fandom. And he’s way ahead of whomever is in second.
You called it before it was official. Elder is on the IL and may be back for the playoffs. Do you think they call up JR Ritchie?
I wondered if they'd go with someone for a day, but López is due back tomorrow and Ritchie pitched over the weekend. I'm guessing they go a man short tonight and activate López tomorrow.
I suppose it's an outside possibility they DFA Elieser Hernández and add another reliever, though.
Brilliant piece, Lindsay. Chase Owens in today's THTHB had similar data to back up the fact that the Braves do more harm (to themselves) than good with their high chase rate.
Well written, as always, Lindsay. For those who are of the TL/DR, "you can't take advantage of the soft underbelly of the Philly bullpen if you don't ever get to the Philly's bullpen."