Now, before we get started, let me make a couple things clear. Some of you probably have some data that says lineup construction doesn’t matter. This isn’t the piece for you, probably. Just go about your day, safe in the belief that you are right about something.
I also want to make it clear that the Braves’ offense, overall, isn’t the reason they are struggling to get back to and above the .500 mark. The boys from Atlanta are third in the National League in runs per game at 4.78, first in the NL in homers at 93 and third in OPS at .