Tyler Flowers heating up as Atlanta Braves extend home winning streak
By Steven Teal
The Atlanta Braves continued a nice home winning streak with another sweep. They are currently 5-0 on their 9-game homestand at SunTrust Park.
As a fan of the Atlanta Braves, you’ve got to be extremely proud of how well this team has played in 2019. They’ve had their share of struggles but have never let it turn into anything major.
When injuries occurred, the next man up mentality supplied a suitable replacement for the team. If there were no replacements to be found, the front office found someone to fill the void.
The depth possessed by the 2019 Atlanta Braves is absolutely impressive and something we all desired heading into the NLDS in 2018. That bench depth has carried this team all year in big spots and I have no doubt that it will continue to flourish.
Atlanta has put together a nice winning streak at SunTrust Park. They’ve won their last 10 games in a row at home and is the second-longest streak since they won 12 in a row at Turner Field.
#Braves' 10-game home winning streak is their longest within one season since a 12-game streak at Turner Field in April-May 2000, the modern-era franchise record.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) September 4, 2019
Needless to say, home-field advantage is definitely something to be desired by the Braves. You have to like our chances every time the team steps foot on Georgia soil.
That advantage was on full display on Tuesday evening as the offense got off to another quick start thanks to a first-pitch leadoff triple from Ronald Acuna Jr.
Ozzie Albies would then have an RBI single and be moved to third on a double off the bat of Freddie Freeman. Josh Donaldson would then drive in Albies with a line drive to center field.
This gave Mike Foltynewicz some early runs to work with. Mike looked very good on Monday evening but only got through 5 innings as he wasn’t feeling too well after 5-innings.
“It’s going to be a tough weekend and we know that going in. It’s easy to look ahead. The guys did a great job staying in the moment and going out and winning today’s game.”
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) September 4, 2019
— @Braves manager Brian Snitker discusses tonight’s win and provides an update on Mike Foltynewicz. pic.twitter.com/AztiXM6WE9
Manager, Brian Snitker, said after the game that Folty “looked like he was going to explode” because he was so red after the 5th inning.
After the game, Folty mentioned that he felt a little dizzy but was able to work through it and that he was feeling much better after the game.
It’s possible he just got a bit overheated after some high pitch counts in the first two innings.
Luckily for Mike, the bullpen was able to pick him up and help him earn his fifth win of the 2019 season.
The Atlanta Braves earned a sweep of the 2-game series with Toronto with a final score of 7-2 on Tuesday evening.
Let’s discuss a couple of highlights from the game.