"The Atlanta Braves are playing their best baseball of the season - and although it wasn't enough to save them from snapping their seven-year playoff streak - it has provided optimism for 2026 and, frankly, has been a heckuva a lot more fun that most of the season had been. By sweeping both the Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers, there was no shortage of players who were outstanding over the past seven games."
"Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is showing why his claiming could be such a shrewd move for the Braves, with a 1.015 OPS and two home runs this week. It is no lock he will pick up his player option, but if not, hopefully he can find a way back to Atlanta next season. Rookie third baseman Nacho Alvarez, Jr. missed Sunday's game after a phenomenal game Saturday that included his first two career home runs and a game-tying single with two-out in the ninth inning."
"Fellow rookie, catcher Drake Baldwin, has rallied back after a slump with a week where he slashed .393/.433/.857 with three home runs, 12 RBI, a triple, two doubles and seven runs scored. This week has boosted his National League Rookie of the Year campaign, which is likely to be a tight vote between he and Cubs pitcher Cade Horton. Outfielder Ronald Acuña, Jr. has also belted out of a rough couple of weeks to the tune of a 1.225 OPS that included two home runs and a whopping nine walks."
The Braves swept the Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers, producing a week of standout individual performances. Ha-Seong Kim posted a 1.015 OPS with two home runs and remains a potential return candidate next season. Rookie Nacho Alvarez Jr. delivered his first two career homers and a ninth-inning game-tying single before missing Sunday. Rookie catcher Drake Baldwin slashed .393/.433/.857 with three homers, 12 RBI and multiple extra-base hits, strengthening his NL Rookie of the Year case. Ronald Acuña Jr. produced a 1.225 OPS with two homers, nine walks, two steals and eight runs. Relievers Tyler Kinley and Raisel Iglesias were reliable, and Spencer Strider struck out 12 over 12 innings in two starts. Matt Olson was named Player of the Week.
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