Should Elder's Grand Slam Be Treated Like Unearned Runs? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves lost 8–5 to the Mets after a confusing first inning featuring a lengthy replay review and a missed opportunity to challenge a called ball that could’ve ended the inning, before Bryce Elder surrendered a grand slam to Brett Baty. Lindsay Crosby breaks down the umpiring issues, Elder and Sean Murphy’s reactions, and Atlanta’s odd struggles against certain teams. The episode also updates the rotation: Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep will start throwing this week, but Walt Weiss says you “can’t count on them,” with timelines making 2026 return unlikely; Spencer Schwellenbach…
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