The Atlanta Braves' defense has been one of the team's strongest assets this season, and it backs up their other strongest area
Clutch defense boosts the starting pitching more than you think / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The at-times struggling Atlanta Braves have had one area of their game consistently providing a top-notch performance. Their defense is arguably the best in MLB, with a leading 55 defensive runs saved so far this season.
Just by watching, you can pick up on how big players take away what should have been a guaranteed hit and prevent runs from scoring.