Atlanta Braves Morning Chop: Box Score, Turf Battles

(left) talks to Miami Marlins first baseman

during the ninth inning at Turner Field. The Marlins defeated the Braves 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Wednesday Box Score:  Marlins 6, Braves 2

Pitching has carried the Braves through its first week, and pitching is what got away from them over the past 2 days. Not just the starters, either: the bullpen’s once-solid exterior is showing a couple of cracks as well.

Still, it’s difficult to win when your offense consists of two solo homers and a single up the middle.  Even the walks were down (2) while 7 strikeouts were recorded, which didn’t allow for much in the way of small ball… or large ball.

No matter:  the Braves are still 6-3 and need to remember their fundamentals.  After an off-day today, they will see how that philosophy plays in Canada.