"The Braves had a league-best 59 ERA-, a sixth-in-MLB 89 FIP-, and a pedestrian 99 xFIP-. The pitching performance was just okay, but a combination of favorable HR/FB stuff and top-three defensive play cured pretty much every ill."
"Grant Holmes came in with a 63/110/115 line and was dealt a 166/78/94 outing by the vagaries of fate and the Marlins' bats. He didn't pitch well but the team kept runs off the board, and then he pitched okay and the runs piled up on him anyway."
"The Marlins have continued doing what they've done so far this season - they have a top-ten wOBA and bottom ten xwOBA, have the league's biggest favorable variance in this regard, and if you've watched these first two games, you get it: holy every grounder finds a hole, Batman!"
"Elder was brilliant in his first two outings of the year, showing a completely different approach to pitching and a much more exaggerated slider. Then, he faced the Guardians, and it was... if not Bad Elder, at least, Unremark."
The Braves had a strong run prevention record before facing the Marlins, leading the league in ERA- and maintaining a solid FIP-. However, they struggled in the first game against the Marlins, allowing significant runs despite decent pitching performances. The Marlins capitalized on favorable conditions, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Bryce Elder is set to pitch in the next game, having shown promise earlier in the season but facing challenges recently. The Braves' overall pitching remains competitive, but recent games have highlighted vulnerabilities.
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