Podcast: Atlanta Braves ready to clash with the Cincinnati Reds

Hear why Atlanta is well-positioned to battle the Reds on the Braves Today Podcast.

It's a big weekend for the Atlanta Braves as they take on the hottest team in baseball, the Cincinnati Reds.

On the latest edition of the Braves Today Podcast, Ben Taylor and Lindsay Crosby discuss the series and why it could work out well for the Braves.

One of the biggest challenges facing the Atlanta Braves this season has been their ability to consistently perform against top-tier opponents. However, as they prepare to face off against the Cincinnati Reds this weekend, the Braves appear to be well-positioned to sweep their opponents and continue their recent hot streak.

According to a recent podcast discussing the upcoming matchup, this game marks only the fifth time in the last 122 years that two teams with an eight or more-game active win streak will be facing each other. Furthermore, the Braves themselves were involved in one of these matchups in 2021 when they took on the Yankees.

As the podcast hosts discuss the pitching matchups for the upcoming series, it becomes clear that the Braves have carefully managed their rotation in order to give their players the best possible chance to succeed. By moving Jared Shuster back a bit and giving AJ Smith-Shawver a little extra rest, the Braves have set themselves up for success against a Reds team that has been on a recent hot streak.

However, it's not just careful management that has put the Braves in a position to sweep this series. The team's offense has been firing on all cylinders lately, with players like Eddie Rosario and Michael Harris leading the way. Additionally, the Braves have shown a level of team cohesion and confidence that bodes well for their chances against tough opponents like the Reds.

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