"The Braves are third in MLB in barrel percentage, and batted ball events. When you hit the ball with quality combined with hitting it often, it generally has positive results. It should be no shock that the Braves are second only behind the Yankees in HRs, fourth in doubles, and first in slugging. This has resulted in the Braves being first in MLB in both OPS and runs scored."
"The Braves are on pace for nine-hundred runs scored. This would give them them their most since 2023 and third most since 1897. 2003 was the other season where the offense stuck out with nine-hundred-seven runs."
"The biggest question going into the lineup tonight was how Kim returning would shake everything up. Yastrzemski has struggled to put things lightly, but has a strong history of being successful against the Cubs' starter Colin Rea (two HRs and a 1.625 OPS). Dubón has been extremely clutch this season and needs to stay in the lineup if possible. LF makes the most sense for him to play."
"Weiss did in fact go with the most logical lineup in terms of who was starting where after all. With Murphy being on the IL now, it also makes sense that Smith would get the start at DH. Ozzie Albies turning things around this season has been huge. The simple fact that Weiss has the confidence to have him batting second against a RHP is tel"
The Braves feature an elite offense, ranking third in barrel percentage and batted ball events. They hit for power and extra bases, sitting second in home runs, fourth in doubles, and first in slugging. These results translate into the best team OPS and runs scored in MLB. The club is on pace for about 900 runs, matching their most since 2023 and only trailing the 2003 season for similar output. Ha-Seong Kim’s return should strengthen the lineup, with Ronald Acuña expected soon. The lineup question centers on how Kim fits, while Yastrzemski’s struggles are tempered by past success versus Colin Rea, and Dubón’s clutch performance supports keeping him in the lineup. Weiss selects a logical configuration with Smith at DH and Ozzie Albies batting second versus a right-handed pitcher.
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