Atlanta Braves Ride Eight-Game Streak Into Matchup Versus the New York Yankees
While they may not have been able to lure Jacob deGrom to the ATL at the trade deadline. It has not stopped Atlanta from continuing their hot streak. The Atlanta Braves are riding a eight-game streak into matchup versus the New York Yankees.
Atlanta is opening a three game series in the Bronx sitting on top of their division the NL East. With a record of 70-45; the Braves have the second best record in baseball. Moreover, they are of one of ONLY two teams that have won 70 games or more so far this season. The next closest teams with 67-69 victories this year are the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
Nevertheless, the Braves have won 8 in a row and are now just 2 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in MLB. One of the players behind their success has of course been, Olsen. Matt Olson has been on fire for Atlanta launching an MLB-high 12 home runs since July 1st.
Moreover, Matt Olson also now leads all of baseball in extra-base hits, ahead of Yordan Alvarez. He’s closing in on 40 homers with two months to play. Quietly having one of the best seasons of his career.
Can the Braves keep the streak going? Well, they will have to do so against one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball, Max Fried. Fried has looked real good and solid since coming back from injury. For instance, two weeks ago despite being on a pitch count, Max Fried made his return with 5 scoreless innings, striking out 7 in his first game since May 14th.
Atlanta Braves Ride Eight-Game Streak Into Matchup Versus the New York Yankees
Max throughout his career has been pretty consistent from the mound. Fried has played 10 seasons for the Braves and Yankees. He has 96 wins, 44 losses, an ERA of 3.04 and 1,120 strikeouts.
Nonetheless, Friday evening’s Yankees and Braves matchup will be one not to miss. Pure cinema. Since Max Fried will make his first start against his former team. Fried won a championship as a member of the Atlanta Braves back in 2021, pitching six scoreless innings in Game 6 to help the Atlanta Braves defeat the Houston Astros.
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