Atlanta Braves Noon Chop: The Box, The Deal, A Death

Jul 29, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher

Mike Foltynewicz

(48) pitches during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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The Atlanta Braves fell to 46-55 while being swept by the Orioles last night, scoring no runs and garnering just 4 hits.  It was quick (2 hours 15 minutes) and seemed pretty well inevitable early on.

But in light of everything else going on, let’s focus on the positive:  Mike Foltynewicz was actually very good last night.  Let’s break it down:

• 6 complete innings pitched
• 6 hits allowed, 2 of which being solo homers
• Just 2 walks
• 8 strikeouts

I would take that for every start.  It’s clearly not his fault that the team isn’t putting runs up on the board.  It’s also clear that he had a much better outing than the last few made at the major league level, so this should be very encouraging.

So now the team heads to Philadelphia and the Cole Hamels-less Phils, who nonetheless seem to be on a roll.

Here’s your box:
 

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