Braves Road Trip to Cincinnati; Reds Pitching Looms Large
Braves Face Reds Pitching Challenge
The Atlanta Braves open their final road trip of the 2022 regular season on Monday, Sept. 19, with a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Braves, who currently lead the National League East by 4.5 games over the New York Mets, will face a tough test in the Reds' pitching staff. The Reds have one of the best pitching staffs in the National League, with a team ERA of 3.78 that ranks fourth in the league. Their rotation is led by Luis Castillo, who is 8-5 with a 2.94 ERA this season. The Reds also have a strong bullpen, led by closer Tony Santillan, who has 31 saves this season. The Braves are going to have their work cut out for them if they want to win this series. They will need to hit the ball well and take advantage of any opportunities they get to score runs. The Braves will also need to be sharp in the field and make the most of their chances to turn double plays.
Braves Lineup Will Be Tested
The Braves will likely be without Ronald Acuna Jr. for this series, as he is still recovering from a hamstring injury. However, the Braves still have a potent lineup that includes Matt Olson, Austin Riley, and Dansby Swanson. Olson is having a great season, with a .309 batting average, 29 home runs, and 87 RBIs. Riley is also having a strong season, with a .285 batting average, 32 home runs, and 91 RBIs. Swanson is hitting .277 with 17 home runs and 77 RBIs. The Braves will need all of their hitters to contribute if they want to win this series. They will also need to be patient at the plate and not try to do too much. The Reds' pitchers are very good at getting ground balls, so the Braves will need to hit line drives and fly balls if they want to score runs.
Braves Pitching Staff Will Be Key
The Braves' pitching staff has been one of the best in the National League this season, with a team ERA of 3.48 that ranks third in the league. Their rotation is led by Max Fried, who is 14-5 with a 2.52 ERA this season. The Braves also have a strong bullpen, led by closer Kenley Jansen, who has 30 saves this season. The Braves will need their pitching staff to be on top of their game if they want to win this series. They will need to throw strikes and keep the Reds' hitters off balance. The Braves will also need to be effective in getting ground balls and making the Reds hit into double plays.
Braves Outlook for Series
The Braves are going to have their work cut out for them if they want to win this series. The Reds have a very good pitching staff, and the Braves will need to be at their best to score runs. The Braves will also need to play solid defense and make the most of their chances to turn double plays. If the Braves can do all of those things, they have a good chance to win this series. However, if the Braves make too many mistakes, the Reds could easily take advantage and win the series.
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