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Can Braves Continue Their Dominant Streak Against Guardians at Truist Park?

As the Atlanta Braves gear up to face the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Braves have been on a tear recently, and their performance in past games suggests that they could continue their winning ways.


Jul 4, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher David Fry (12) tags out Atlanta Braves center fielder Sam Hilliard (14) in the tenth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at the game on April 1st against the Chicago White Sox, the Braves' offense was nothing short of explosive. They racked up 11 hits and 9 runs without committing a single error. The batting average stood at an impressive .314, with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .400 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .543. These numbers aren't just good; they're indicative of a team that's firing on all cylinders.


The pitching staff wasn't to be overshadowed either. With an earned run average (ERA) sitting at a pristine 0.0 for both starters and bullpen combined, it's clear that Atlanta's pitchers are in sync with their catchers and defense.


Jul 4, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) scores in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

But it wasn't just one game where the Braves shone brightly; another notable performance came against Philadelphia Phillies on March 30th where they tallied an astounding 19 hits leading to 12 runs scored while maintaining perfect fielding throughout the game.


However, baseball is never just about one team – it's also about how well you can outplay your opponents. The Guardians will certainly not make things easy for Atlanta. They've shown resilience in past games and will look to disrupt the rhythm that ATL has built up over recent performances.


Jul 3, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) steals second as Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (1) is late with the tag during the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming clash promises to be exciting as both teams bring their strengths to bear in what could be a pivotal game for early-season momentum. Will we see another display of offensive firepower from ATL? Can CLE find chinks in Atlanta’s armor?


Braves fans should mark their calendars for April 28th when these two teams meet at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 PM local time (Eastern Time Zone). For those who can’t make it to the stadium, you can catch all the action live as it unfolds on your local sports network broadcast.

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