Braves Batter Cubs at Sloan Park: A Display of Offensive Firepower
In a recent preseason face-off at Sloan Park, the Atlanta Braves showcased their offensive might against the Chicago Cubs, concluding the game with a commanding 13-4 victory. This win brings the Braves' record to 13-12, while the Cubs now stand at 11-9. The game was attended by 12,003 fans and lasted for 2 hours and 51 minutes.
Braves' Offensive Onslaught
The Braves' hitters were relentless from start to finish, accumulating a total of 16 hits throughout the game. Their performance peaked in the fifth inning when they scored six runs on five hits, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Overall, Atlanta's batters had an impressive day at the plate with an average of .372 and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.123.
Key contributors included Ozzie Albies who went for a .667 batting average including a home run and one RBI. Marcell Ozuna also made significant contributions with two hits in three at-bats, adding another home run to his record this preseason. Kevin Kilpatrick and Keshawn Ogans both achieved perfect batting averages of 1.000 in their appearances, further fueling Atlanta's offensive firepower.
Cubs' Efforts Overshadowed
Despite efforts from Chicago's lineup that produced eight hits and four runs over nine innings, their performance was overshadowed by Atlanta's dominant display. The Cubs managed to score twice in both the second and sixth innings but struggled to contain Atlanta's hitters throughout most of the game.
Chicago’s pitching staff faced challenges as well; starters posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.714 over just over two innings pitched before handing off duties to a bullpen that managed a slightly better ERA of 2.7 across more than six innings.
Looking Ahead
Fans are already looking forward to what promises to be an exciting rematch between these two teams as they meet again tomorrow at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona scheduled for March 25th at 4:05 PM EDT. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted on MARQ network where fans can tune in for live coverage.
As we anticipate another encounter between these teams so soon after such an eventful game, it will be interesting to see how both sides adjust strategies heading into this next matchup.