Episode #1358
Atlanta Braves Show A Ton of Fight and Dwindle Down Magic Number for Postseason
Atlanta Braves showcase late-game resilience with another dramatic comeback over the Philadelphia Phillies, closing in on a postseason berth and shrinking their NL East magic number. Can this never-say-die approach propel the Braves past October's toughest competition? Jake Mastroianni spotlights Chris Sale's crucial role in the playoff push, Tyler Mahle's stellar run, and the bullpen’s ups and downs—including concerns for Dylan Lee. Key themes include the Braves' offensive struggles and clutch hitting in the 7th inning or later, defensive sharpness led by Matt Olson, and the impact of recent home run celebrations between Ronald Acuña Jr. and Bryce Harper. Looking ahead, the Braves brace for a big test against the Chicago Cubs, discuss pitching options for the upcoming series, and assess the return of Robert Suarez from injury. Are the Braves peaking at the right time, or are their flaws too much to overcome with October looming? Photo Credit: Brett Davis Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Stance Check out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com. Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. Clutch Parlays Go to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
