On Monday, many MLB teams had multiple hits with runners in scoring position during their games.
This includes both the Dodgers and Mets, who both won their respective games.
One team that did not have any hits with runners in scoring position on Monday was the Atlanta Braves, despite having ten such chances in the first four innings of their series finale against Los Angeles.
The end result for LA was a 9-0 victory over the Braves, while the Mets beat the Nationals 2-1. The Braves did get a series split against the Dodgers over the weekend; however, they still remain one game back of the Mets in the NL playoff race.
Fortunately, the Braves toughest test for the rest of the season is now behind them. But the Reds and Marlins await them this week, with perhaps a season defining series against the Mets to start the following week. Atlanta has no more room for error: They badly need to win every game for the rest of the week to regain a favorable position in the standings. But that can only be done if the offense finds some sort of consistency, which is a very tall task for this team.
Braves News
Second baseman Ozzie Albies has a chance to be back very soon. He could start a rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday and be back with the Braves as early as Friday.
Grant Holmes will take the mound as the starter in the series opener against the Reds. Both Albies and Holmes headlined a busy day of news and notes for the Braves.
Demetrius Bell looks at several details about the current status of the Braves for the postseason: opinions are split on the Braves making the postseason, many teams are continuing to play well in pursuit of the postseason, and a late season mailbag from many of you.
AJ Smith-Shawver had a great close to the weekend with another strong start.
Mark Bowman highlights the frustrating trend that has been the Braves inability to score runs at needed times all season.
MLB News
It was another walk-off win for the Mets to regain sole possession of the last NL Wild Card Spot.
Luis Arraez ended his 141 plate appearance streak without a strikeout on Monday. It was the longest such streak in the majors since 2004.
Buster Posey was the main force behind the Giants recent extension with Matt Chapman.
Mike Trout is open to the idea of moving away from playing center field.
Shohei Ohtani has a chance to pitch in the postseason.
Former Cardinals and Braves first baseman Matt Adams retired from baseball.
