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The Braves dropped two of three to the Nationals, nearly getting shut out in back-to-back games, but Lindsay Crosby argues there’s no reason to panic because Atlanta’s pitching was strong (2.17 ERA over 29 innings) despite using a makeshift rotation. The real issue was an awful offensive series (.173, no homers), though season-long Statcast indicators suggest the overall offense is sustainable and even slightly unlucky. Crosby notes role players have fueled MLB-leading comeback wins but may be regressing while stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris are underperforming expected results. Looking ahead to a Boston series featuring multiple lefty starters, he suggests getting hot bats like Dominic Smith and Mike Yastrzemski into the lineup despite platoon concerns, and being more aggressive with lineup choices given Atlanta’s large division lead and favorable schedule.

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After being shutout on Saturday, the Braves are looking to win the series behind veteran lefty Martín Pérez in game three versus the Nationals. Here is your ten-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves have Grant Holmes on the mound, opposed by Washington Nationals starter Jake Ivin, as they look to win the series on Saturday afternoon. Here is your ten-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves are back in Truist Park and have their breakout starter back on the mound, with Bryce Elder getting the start for the series opener versus the Washington Nationals. Here is your ten-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Atlanta takes the Marlins series 3-1 with a familiar blueprint: early runs, starters attacking, and late insurance. Lindsay Crosby breaks down how Braves hitters adjust approach with runners on vs. bases empty using Statcast (Olson steady, Baldwin/Dubón/Smith/Ozzie shifting to line drives). He covers the move back to a five-man rotation, injury/roster updates (Waldrep timeline, Schwellenbach throwing soon, Acuña thumb X-rays negative), and previews a winnable Nationals weekend with favorable pitching matchups and schedule context vs. the Phillies.

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