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The Braves’ roadtrip began on a sour note as the bullpen faltered again in a 10-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
"And when I got there, I figured, since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around, keep right on going." -@LieutenantDans7, probably pic.twitter.com/dZn5mpBPSK
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 23, 2018
Ender Inciarte put Atlanta up early with a bloop single that scored Dansby Swanson thanks to some heads up base running.
Oppo pic.twitter.com/SUUWHwQWwf
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 23, 2018
Nick Markakis extended the lead in the fourth with his third home run of the season, an opposite field shot, to make the score 2-0. However, it was down hill from there as Mike Foltynewicz couldn’t escape the fifth inning and the Braves bullpen imploded for eight runs.
Post-game Interviews
"This year it seems like I've been scratching and clawing just to get to the fifth inning."@Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz outlines what he's looking to work on after his start in Cincinnati.#Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/ObliBFrl7Q
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 24, 2018
Mike Foltynewicz
"The walks are still a concern. ... I don't know that it's going to be a trend for us going forward for the entire summer."@Braves manager Brian Snitker addresses the team's recurring bullpen issue.#Braves | #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/Ams1tOaZee
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 24, 2018
Brian Snitker