Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) hits an RBI-single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
680 THE FAN – The Atlanta Braves look like a team finding its rhythm at the plate, and Braves Central broke down exactly why. After a sluggish showing Saturday, Atlanta erupted for 13 runs against the Cleveland Guardians—despite hitting just one home run. The episode highlights how this offensive outburst wasn’t about power, but production throughout the lineup, especially from the bottom order. Contributors like Mauricio Dubón and others have helped set the table, giving the Braves a more complete and dangerous offense.
Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee emphasized that this version of the Braves doesn’t need to replicate the historic 2023 offense to be elite. Instead, consistent situational hitting, improved depth, and smart bullpen management—like Dylan Dodd’s key outing—are fueling early success. With a strong run differential and momentum building, Atlanta appears poised to contend, as long as this balanced approach continues.
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