ATLANTA – After a slow start to the season, Alanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is sizzling at the plate.
His team is following suit when it comes to rapidly changing fortunes.
Swanson hit two home runs, and Atlanta built a big lead early in Thursday afternoon’s game before holding off the San Francisco Giants, 7-6, for its 18th win in 21 games this month.
“It’s definitely been a good one,” said Swanson, who’s hitting .385 over his past 30 games to boost his average to .302. “I’ve been working to keep things simple. Most people have gotten to know me pretty good around here, and everything I do is with the mindset to win games. I’m just going to continue with that and put us in a position to be successful.”
Swanson, who homered to begin a three-run rally in the ninth inning for a 4-3 win Wednesday night, had three hits and drove in three runs Thursday as Atlanta closed out its four-game series against San Francisco (38-31) with a third win against the Giants.