The Braves scored twenty- two runs vs. the Rays over the weekend in Atlanta. David & Eric begin with the recent offensive surge and point to the four homers that Atlanta hit in Saturday's 9-2 victory.
(04:00) Michael Harris II injured his hamstring in Friday night's 7-3 win and has placed on the IL. Harris was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and David notes the severity of the injury. Jared Kelenic moved over to replace Harris in CF and also hit leadoff on Saturday and Sunday.
(16:00) The Braves currently do not have solidified fifth starter. Hurston Waldrep struggled in his second career start on Sunday as he gave up six runs against Tampa Bay in less than four innings of work. Following the outing, Waldrep was optioned to AAA-Gwinett. This leads to an extended discussion on the team's starting rotation.
(32:00) Austin Riley's homer on Sunday carried additional emotional weight as one of his mentors and former Braves hitting instructor Mike Brumley tragically passed away in a car accident overnight at sixty-one years old.
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