The Braves Are Back: Can They Get Better

DENVER, CO. – This weekend, the Atlanta Braves are set to host the Colorado Rockies. The Braves enter this series fresh from securing a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking their first series win in nearly a month.Conversely, the Rockies are grappling with what is on track to be the worst regular season in Major League Baseball history. As of Friday the 13th, they have managed just 13 wins out of 68 games. Their most recent triumph came against the San Francisco Giants, where a dramatic ninth-inning, two-run single from former Braves infielder Orlando Arcia clinched an 8-7 victory. Colorado narrowly avoided an 11th consecutive sweep before the comeback at Coors Field. Arcia, recently signed by the Rockies after being released by Atlanta, has displayed versatility, playing various infield positions. While struggling with a batting average below .200, he is riding high after his impactful performance against San Francisco. Looking ahead, he will face formidable Braves pitchers: Bryce Elder tonight (7:15 p.m.), Spencer Strider on Saturday (4:10 p.m.), and Chris Sale on Sunday (1:35 p.m.). Both Elder and Sale are coming off impressive starts.