Braves big bang
Yes, getting 11 runs of support can make any starting pitcher’s job much easier, but those of us who are following the Braves – be it intently or casually enough until football is hot and heavy – had to feel better about Mike Foltynewicz last night.
The Braves rolled to a 12-7 win after building an 11-0 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth at Minnesota.
Folty allowed three earned in the home half of the sixth because of two Twins homers – hey, the Twins can hit, folks – but his numbers were solid, if not better than that. Five and a third innings, three hits and two walks with the three earned and seven Ks. Against that lineup, which leads the majors in dingers by a wide margin? Yes, that works.
There were two other observations from last night, however.