Braves Biweekly: With some luck, back on the horse

After a rough June and a steadier start to July, the Atlanta Braves finished the month strongly. Following the All-Star Break, they went 10-5 in their final 15 games of July, winning three straight series, including taking three of four from the Padres at home—something they hadn’t done since 2018. They lost a series to the Mets in New York, then closed out the month with three consecutive wins, including two against the Nationals. The article notes the Braves ranked second-best in baseball during that span, producing well offensively with sixth in fWAR and seventh in runs and wRC+. The pitching was more uneven, with a bullpen impacted by blowouts and homers, yet the Braves kept winning close games. Overall, they hold MLB’s third-best record, and their division lead is back to eight games.