Is it too much to expect the Atlanta Braves’ second half of the season to emulate their first? The 60-29 record before the All-Star break was impressive and especially astounding when you consider the National League (N.L.) East Division leaders are 27-6 since June 1.
The offense is pounding opposing pitchers into submission, as evidenced by its league-leading 169 home runs. The Braves featured eight All-Stars, the N.L. front-runner for the Most Valuable Player award in Ronald Acuña Jr. and possibly could return ace pitcher Max Fried in the near future, and last year’s 21-game winner Kyle Wright before the end of the season.