How Ozzie Albies' return impacts Braves' lineup

The Atlanta Braves have finally headed back to Atlanta (with a day off Thursday) after a 8-game west coast trip that saw them go 4-4 including 4 losses in the last 5 games and a 4-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.

Throughout the season the Braves have gotten several “sparks” with young players being brought up and certain players returning from injuries including rookies Spencer Strider and Michael Harris and veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud to name a few.

The Braves are hoping that 2nd baseman Ozzie Albies can provide the next “spark” for the team. Albies has been playing pretty well for the Braves Triple A affiliate, The Gwinett Stripers. Earlier this week Albies 5-5 and…