Best Of

That was the early morning coffee talking. That being said, he never seemed to show up in high pressure situations. He seemed to blow so many important opportunities. Maybe it just seemed like it.

Edit: He had 7 blown saves in his only season with the Braves. I feel as if I was at every one of those games.

Among the highlights was Olson's walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the 9th. Mighty clutch.

Maybe less noticed, R. Lopez's,2 scoreless innings to close out the game. Gave the pen some rest in a tight situation. Pretty big, IMO.

A decent start by Ritchie. Only gave up 2 earned runs in 5+ innings. His throwing error helped account for the unearned run that gave them the lead. Still, a promising start.

Weiss seems to be pushing all the right buttons. Good on him.

In other games, the Nats crushed the Mets 14-2. The Nats had 15 hits, but also had 15 strikeouts. Sign of the times.

How hot are the Braves? They got shut down most of the night by the AL Cy Young award winner the last two years…and still won.

Olson is in absolute beast mode. Primed for a huge year. He is so patient at the plate and forces counts where he gets ahead. Then he pounces.

Another series win. Just unreal.

Holmes, Strider & Sale likely will start, but haven't announced order yet of the three. Both Sale & Strider's last start was Sunday, albeit Strider's final rehab start.

Strider returns this weekend!

J.R. Ritchie vs Tarik Skubal tonight. Tough assignment for the Braves and the rookie. Must watch TV for me.