The Braves faced a challenging game against the Rockies, with pitcher Bryce Elder struggling significantly. Despite a generally lackluster performance, the Braves turned the match around through powerful three-run homers from Michael Harris II and Marcell Ozuna. This contrast to earlier struggles against the Rockies in April highlighted how essential home runs became for the Braves' season. Although their pitching and defense were lacking, their ability to hit home runs ultimately determined the game's outcome and reestablished their momentum.
Fortunately, the Rockies lived up to their speed bump billing and helped the Braves bail him out.
In short: Elder was bad, the Braves looked dead in the water, and then Michael Harris II connected for a three-run shot off Jake Bird.
This time, though, the Braves got back to basics: big bombs to swing the game in their favor, everything else be damned.
The Braves' season went off the rails at Coors Field in late April, as the Rockies out-xwOBAed and outhomered the Braves.
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