Is Austin Riley Finally BACK? What the Numbers Say About His Post-ASB Surge | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby breaks down signs that Austin Riley may be back, comparing his poor first half to a strong post–All-Star break surge in slash line and underlying contact metrics, while noting strikeouts remain an issue. He recaps Atlanta’s 6–3 series-clinching win over the Mets, highlighting Lane Thomas and Mike Yastrzemski powering the left-field platoon and Tyler Mahle delivering another quality start with a simplified pitch mix. Crosby then questions the Braves’ handling of Ha-Seong Kim, who hasn’t played since one start, and argues the roster decision feels inefficient—especially given…
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