Even with Drake Baldwin on the ten day IL, the Atlanta Braves lineup has not skipped a beat. They have scored eight or more runs in three out of their last four games. A key contributor to that success yesterday was Ozzie Albies. Albies had two hits for the first time in ten games, and ended a two for twenty eight stretch. When a prime hitter like Albies ends a slump, IтАЩm going to back for a string of games. He also has great lifetime numbers against Sandy Alcantara, hitting .313 in 48 at bats.
The Braves have the No. 2 offense in baseball so far, and their 5.9 runs per game average on the road is exceptional. Meanwhile in their last nine games, the Marlins have scored 9+ runs three times and under-3 runs four more. Guess which side of the spectrum we project vs. Spencer Strider (2.45 ERA)?
Iglesias earned the save in Thursday's 2-0 win over the White Sox, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Holmes (8-5) earned the win against the White Sox on Thursday, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings.
Phillips struck out three and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks across two innings of relief in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.
Sanoja went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Phillies.
Alcantara (13-8) took the loss Wednesday against Philadelphia, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out one.
Smith-Shawver didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Twins, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.
Ramirez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Mack (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
The Marlins acquired Driscoll from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Conine went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.
