As expected, the Atlanta Braves are off to a strong start this season. In a recent ESPN story, they obtained a strong grade of “A” for their performance in April.
The Braves have had a solid start to the 2024 season following a fairly poor postseason. With a young roster and a plethora of talent, the Braves will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
With April behind them, the Braves have emerged as one of the greatest teams in the National League, which should come as no surprise. ESPN recently rated them a “A” for their performance during the first month of the season. This is what they had to say.
“Well, let’s see: Spencer Strider is out for the season, Max Fried isn’t pitching his best ball, Ronald Acuna Jr. has one home run, and Matt Olson and Austin Riley haven’t gotten going like they did last season. The Braves still retain the National League’s top record. Yes, they’ve taken advantage of an easy schedule, with 11 games against the so-far awful Marlins, Astros, and White Sox. Nonetheless, they won series over the Phillies, Rangers, and Guardians, and swept the Diamondbacks. It’s a touch scary to consider how many victories they could tally up once Acuna, Olson, and Riley get going.”
The Braves’ season-ending loss of Spencer Strider is a major setback. When healthy, Strider is one of the top pitchers in the league, and losing him could have an influence on their long-term success.
As previously said, Ronald Acuna Jr. has not delivered MVP-caliber performances for the Braves. Despite this, the Braves are still winning a lot of games and appear to be a legitimate contender once again.
Despite some injuries and struggles, the Braves should continue to perform well for the majority of the season.
