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3 Up, 3 Down: Grant Holmes Separating Himself as AJ Smith-Shawver Continues to Struggle
Atlanta Braves’ postseason hopes hinge on third starter—has Grant Holmes finally seized the role as AJ Smith-Shawver struggles to find his form? Jake Mastroianni spotlights Holmes’ clutch performances and analyzes Ronald Acuña Jr.’s explosive return to MVP-level play, while Matt Olson’s prolonged slump raises concerns about the offense’s October viability.
Mastroianni breaks down key trends in the latest “3 Up, 3 Down” segment: Raisel Iglesias locks down recent save chances, but Mauricio Dubon’s weak contact and Smith-Shawver’s lack of swing-and-miss stuff add question marks. Previewing the…
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