Braves' Offensive Surge

Baldwin and Riley Lead Atlanta's Offensive Surge

Drake Baldwin's 10-for-14 weekend against Texas was one of the best stretches of his young career. He made contact consistently and got on base at a remarkable rate throughout the series, according to WAFF.

Austin Riley matched that energy with his bat. His eight RBIs powered the Braves up and down the lineup. Hitting multiple home runs for the second time this season shows he is finding his rhythm. Manager Walt Weiss believes both players have put their recent struggles behind them, WLOX reported.

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Weiss Says the Team Has Turned a Corner

Braves manager Walt Weiss did not hold back his confidence after the series. He said he believes Riley and Baldwin have fully moved past the rough patches that slowed them earlier this season. His tone was clear — he sees these performances as a sign of things to come, according to Fox Carolina.

The Braves scored 29 total runs in the Rangers series. That kind of output is hard to ignore. It suggests the lineup is clicking as a unit, not just relying on one or two players to carry the load.

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Elder and López Set to Open Padres Series

Atlanta opens the four-game series against San Diego with starters already named for the first two games. Max Elder and Reynaldo López are lined up to pitch in games one and two, Fox 10 reported. The starters for games three and four have not yet been decided.

The Padres will be a stiffer test than Texas. San Diego has one of the more dangerous lineups in the National League. The Braves will need more than just Riley and Baldwin to keep the offense rolling across four games.

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How to Watch the Braves vs. Padres Series

Fans can catch the four-game series live on Gray Media, WALB reported. The Braves are coming in with momentum and a lot of confidence. Whether that energy carries over against a tougher opponent is the big question for Atlanta heading into the week.

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