ATLANTA -- They might need to get a bigger plane to transport the franchise-record eight Braves who will travel to Seattle for next week’s All-Star Game. Braves manager Brian Snitker had the privilege on Sunday to tell first baseman Matt Olson, second baseman Ozzie Albies, third baseman Austin Riley, and
  • neal@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    Wild that we have our entire infield going to the all-star game. Did not expect that, but I guess that is what happens when you are the 1st place team. Just wish one of our guys was in the HRD.

      • neal@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        We have a few that you could make a good argument for. Looking at the MLB home run leaders:
        Matt Olson (2nd-28)
        Ronald Acuña (8th-21)
        Ozzie Albies (10th-20)
        Marcel Ozuna (17th-17)

    • Steve33@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I feel a lot of the time like it messes up the players swings when the are in the derby. So I’m ok with it

      • burndownEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        That completely depends player to player

  • burndownEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    Riley being the weakest of this bunch says a LOT