The Braves struggled with a passive offensive approach during their West Coast games, leading to a lack of power despite accumulating walks. In a recent game, they shifted to a more aggressive mindset, swinging at more first and second pitches, significantly improving their offensive output. This strategy change was notably effective among players like Michael Harris and Nick Allen. Pitching quality also played a role, as the Marlins' Max Meyer struggled while Spencer excelled, showcasing a clear advantage for the Braves' performance in that matchup.
Going 0-7 in a six-month season isn't a death sentence. A poor offensive mindset might take your season, though.
The Braves swung at 16 first pitches in Friday's game, versus an average of 6.8 a game the first week. Their z-swing on first pitches was 14/20 (.700) last night.
It was more Michael Harris, Nick Allen and the rest that changed their approach. And it worked.
while Spencer was excellent, Max Meyer gave up 3 runs and 8 hits in 6 innings, exposing the fleshy underside of the Marlins' bullpen.
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