Being that the Braves are playing much like they did for 60%, or 239/427th of the season last year, I’ve been a little disinterested so far. I’m watching some, and always checking on the score if I’m not watching. But the other night against LA is another reason I’m having trouble getting semi-chub about the game. I turn it on and the Braves are down 1-0. Early innings, and they have a runner on 2nd with nobody out. Austin Riley at the plate. Strikes out on a swing that would have disabled a tank. Next batter, same thing. Last batter, mighty swing trying to hit the Hollywood sign. Pop up to the infield. Runner never even advanced.
The home run or nothing approach to the game is maddening. There is no coaching. There is no skill at the plate. Doesn’t matter the situation, just swing for the fences. Even the announcers have that same mentality. They constantly talk about, “Well, if Ozzie can get a hold of one here….”. They’re still using those goofy ass shifts and putting everyone on one side of the infield. Just bunt the F’n ball to the opposite side. You’re on. But no. That would mean I have to do something other than come out of my cleats with a gargantuan swing.
Maddening.
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