Braves Struggle Pitching Despite Holmes’ Strong Starts

The Atlanta Braves have faced significant struggles this season, highlighted by pitching challenges and limited offensive support. Top pitching prospect Didier Fuentes has struggled immensely, culminating in a disastrous outing against the Athletics that led to his demotion to the minors. Meanwhile, Grant Holmes has emerged as a reliable and effective starter, posting a solid 3.44 ERA and consistently strong performances, including a recent streak with a 1.86 ERA over five starts. Despite Holmes' efforts, the Braves' offense has frequently failed to provide the run support needed, resulting in a poor win-loss record during his starts. This lack of offensive production echoes past Braves seasons where strong pitching was overshadowed by weak scoring. Holmes’ journey from a decade in the minors to a key rotation spot is a silver lining amid the team's overall disappointing performance.