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The Atlanta Braves are gearing up for a showdown against the Oakland Athletics at Truist Park on June 1, 2024, at 8:10 PM. With recent performances showcasing both strengths and weaknesses, the Braves have a lot riding on this game.

<img src="/imgproxy/RInUAI3V2HTju38vJDa5zzTMGxJ_U6Koo_odFOzXEa0/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzAwZTlkODg4ODIxNDBlOTRkNDM2MzIwOWI1ZjEwY2EyLmpwZWc=?image_id=90b9ebe6-416b-4291-928b-df858b00474b" alt="May 31, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) catches the ball against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports" title="May 31, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) catches the ball against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports" /> In their last outing on May 26 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Braves demonstrated their offensive prowess with an impressive .378 batting average and a slugging percentage of .676. The team managed to rack up 14 hits and score eight runs without committing any errors. This offensive firepower was evident across multiple innings, with notable contributions in the fifth inning where they scored two runs off two hits.

However, consistency has been an issue for Atlanta. In another game against Pittsburgh on May 25, they struggled offensively with only one run from nine hits and committed one error. Their batting average dropped to .250 in that game, highlighting their occasional struggles at the plate.

<img src="/imgproxy/_wTdQ7DzRjJaeCy61J4dmxrtdAvEEAKXroLxEitvhQo/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzEyODBkMWU0OTc3ZWMxNGNkZDlmYzE1ZDM0OGNiN2E2LmpwZw==?image_id=2fc7f575-b4ac-4570-b4bf-8c92539538b1" alt="May 31, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Esteury Ruiz (1) is caught stealing third base by Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports" title="May 31, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Esteury Ruiz (1) is caught stealing third base by Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports" /> Pitching has been another area of fluctuation for ATL. On May 26, Chris Sale's stellar performance led them to victory with an ERA of just 1.0 over nine innings pitched. The bullpen also shone brightly by allowing only one hit over two innings without conceding any runs or walks—a testament to their control and precision.

Conversely, pitching woes were apparent in their earlier matchups where they allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits over eight innings on May 25th—an ERA of 3.375—which indicates room for improvement if they aim to dominate OAK’s lineup consistently.

<img src="/imgproxy/xkrX4v6WA7SvkZVWGHLel9OOBPAMIYxUnNkkvPZnG4M/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2RkODQ0YzkxMDk5YjMyNDRmNzU0NWUyNDg2N2ZiNWIyLmpwZw==?image_id=99c4ac03-c6c6-4941-b00e-fdf3cff47a22" alt="May 31, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (32) returns to the dugout after leaving the game during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports" title="May 31, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (32) returns to the dugout after leaving the game during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports" /> The Athletics come into this matchup having shown resilience despite mixed results recently; however, facing ATL's potent offense could be daunting given how explosive it can be when firing all cylinders as seen previously this season.

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