Author: mark kirkley

It was decision day for the Atlanta Braves as they hosted game 5 of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park, or STP as it is most commonly referred to around the city of Atlanta. The Braves had a 4-3 lead this past Monday in St. Louis but could … Continue reading Win or Go Home for the Braves →

So as the final out was made in the Braves 6-7 loss in game to the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park, all I could think of was “here we go again.” And yes, I have that feeling again, that dejected feeling that my team is never going to get over the hump. No, I … Continue reading NLDS…Game 1 →

The buzz around the city of Atlanta is excitement for the Atlanta Braves as the Braves await to play host to the St. Louis Cardinals in the opening game of the National League Divisional Series later today. First pitch set for 5:02 pm. Last year the fans were just happen the team made it, as … Continue reading The Stage Is Set…Is The Team Ready? →

I would be lying to you if I said I was happy with how the regular season ended today for the NL East Champions Atlanta Braves. But I am not happy at all. Yes, the team did improve on the wins this year from last year. The Braves won seven more games and ended with … Continue reading Braves end regular season on sour note →

Down the stretch of this 2019 season, outfielder Ronald Acuna, Jr is trying to do something that no other Braves player has ever done, and doing it under age 21 in only his sophomore year as a major league ball player. Acuna, Jr. had 41 homeruns and 37 stolen bases heading into the Kansas City … Continue reading Acuna, Jr. won’t make history this year…or will he? →