5/14 GDT: jays game 3
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Nice article on Riley's issues.
https://www.batterypower.com/2023/5/3/23709408/what-is-going-on-with-austin-riley
UNCBlue012
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Just some fodder. Obviously, the Braves are much better with them but keep in mind that Max Fried has only started five games this season and Kyle Wright has allowed an average of 4+ runs a game. The Braves likely need them healthy to make a title run but let’s not act like Atlanta hasn’t been successful without them for the vast majority of the season.
msstate7
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He need eye surgery (like Rosario) or glasses?
UNCBlue012
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lol for real. Totally flailing on pitches in the zone or down the middle is so freaking weird.
Perhaps but it may just be mechanics. Riley has always had a bad habit of what is called bat wrapping but it looks worse this year.. One of the symptoms of bat wrapping is the predominance of hitting too many ground balls, which Riley is doing this year.
Here's what bat wrapping is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNKuNsNYeVk
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Ozzie Swanson
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Riley… woof.
jsebe10
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Or maybe the dude just can’t fckn hit consistently and he will never live up to his contract.
Ozzie Swanson
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Going to be tough to win games when outfielders can’t catch routine fly balls in multiple games.
bravesfanforlife88
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I’d be remiss if we didn’t all wish CYs mom a happy Mother’s Day!
bravesfanforlife88
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Ugliest series and game in recent memory
Tapate50
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It would have to be obvious