August 19, 2019
62-56, 5 gb, 10th in Power Rankings
--We're playing well and staying in the thick of the playoff race. Julio Teheran sustained a season-ending injury earlier in the month, but that probably won't hurt us - he has a 7.18 ERA and hasn't looked right all year. Rookie Austin Riley has played admirably at 3B, and he's been particularly hot in August, hitting 7 home runs so far. Swanson and Acuna have inspired confidence with their play as well. Jeff Samardzija has been dominant as a Brave, going 3-1 with a 2.11 ERA in 6 starts. Rookie Mike Soroka has been money, with a 3.29 ERA in 14 starts to begin his promising major league career. Top prospect Kyle Wright is expected to make his major league debut later this week. Even if we don't make the postseason this year, the future looks bright in Atlanta.
8/1: Freddie Freeman activated from DL. Johan Camargo optioned to AAA.
8/4: Ozzie Albies activated from DL. Travis Demeritte optioned to AAA.
8/12: Kolby Allard sent down, top prospect Kyle Wright called up.
8/14: Julio Teheran is injured with an elbow strain and placed on the 60-day DL. Lucas Sims recalled.
8/14: Phillip Pfeiffer optioned to AAA, Grant Dayton recalled
Around the League:
-Elvis Andrus has a 6-hit game!
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