Bronx Bombers 9, Atlanta Hammers 6

Welp.

Need I say more? A week ago in this space, one day after Mike Soroka’s awful injury, I opined that the Braves need not necessarily seek starting pitching on the trade market. With a strong and deep lineup and the best bullpen in the league, they ought to have a winning record–which is enough to make the playoffs. Then, in the crapshoot that is the postseason, anything can happen!

What was I thinking?! OF COURSE the Braves need more starting pitching. Max Fried has been terrific. As to the rest of the starters left standing, can you imagine any of them starting a playoff game?

In tonight’s game, it was Touki Toussaint’s turn to prove he belonged in this rotation. Touki had looked very…