Avoiding Injuries Again Key to Braves’ Pitching Success

The Atlanta Braves' roster is a virtual rerun of last year's team, so it's no surprise that the team will likely rise or fall on the strength of a similar situation: the health of a pitching staff prone to injury.

The Braves are known for having a solid pitching staff year after year, augmented with a few good, consistent bats on offense. This has been their key to success for two decades now. Unfortunately, as in the case of last season, it has increasingly become a contributing factor in their inability to lockup a playoff position.

Avoiding Injuries Again Key to Braves’ Pitching Success