Braves GM Anthopoulos Admits Team Facing Tough Slump

The Atlanta Braves are hitting a rough patch this season, with their general manager Alex Anthopoulos openly acknowledging the team's struggles. After a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, marking their fifth straight defeat, Anthopoulos shared his concerns with the press.

\"I don't normally do scrums during the season, because we've done well,\" Anthopoulos told reporters before the game. \"If I'm doing them, that means we're not playing well.\" This candid admission comes as the Braves sit at 35-30, trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by 10.5 games in the National League East Division.

The Braves, who secured over 100 wins in each of the past two seasons and clinched the World Series in 2021, are now striving to maintain their impressive streak of six consecutive NL East titles. However, challenges loom large with key players like Spencer Strider sidelined due to elbow surgery and reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. out for the season with a knee injury.

Anthopoulos emphasized that the offensive woes aren't unique to the Braves, noting that many teams are grappling with hitting consistency. \"The offensive issues seem like they're spread across the league,\" he said. \"A lot of GMs are saying the same thing. People feel like they're not hitting the way they can.\"

Despite the hurdles, there's still hope for the Braves to turn things around before the season's midpoint. Fans remain optimistic that the team can rally and secure a playoff spot, but the path ahead is undeniably challenging.

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