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IMAGE: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts as a foul ball goes into the Miami Marlins dugout in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium. \/ Jayne Kamin-Oncea \/ Imagn Images<\/div>\n
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The Atlanta Braves are making waves in the MLB, showcasing their prowess with an impressive road trip that silenced any doubts about their legitimacy. The journey began with a clean sweep of the Colorado Rockies right in the heart of Denver.<\/p>\n

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Despite the setback of losing their superstar, Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr., the Braves demonstrated resilience by taking a series from none other than the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.<\/p>\n

With a 6-3 record on this road trip, the Braves only stumbled in Seattle, suffering their first series loss of the season. However, strong performances by pitchers Bryce Elder and Spencer Strider propelled them to a triumphant exit from Los Angeles, boasting the league\u2019s best record at 28-13.<\/p>\n

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Taking two out of three games against the Dodgers was no small feat. Braves announcer CJ Nitkowski couldn’t resist highlighting the achievement with a cheeky post-game summary: \u201cFinal from Los Angeles\u2026 Wins: ATL 2, LAD 1.<\/p>\n

Runs: ATL 15, LAD 7. Payroll: LAD $392M, ATL $253M.<\/p>\n

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Pitchers on the active roster: LAD 14, ATL 13. Despite the pitcher disadvantage, the Braves take the series.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nitkowski’s comments seemed to jab at the Shohei Ohtani rule, which allows teams like the Dodgers to carry an extra pitcher. This rule, implemented in 2022, has sparked debate, with Nitkowski being one of its vocal critics. The rule permits a player like Ohtani to continue as a designated hitter even after leaving the mound, a unique scenario where he counts as two players during a game but only one on the roster.<\/p>\n

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As the Braves flew back home, spirits were high, and they were ready to take on the Chicago Cubs starting Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Dodgers will be looking to regain their rhythm. Whether or not Nitkowski’s playful taunts about the Ohtani rule have any long-term implications, one thing is clear: the Braves are currently the team to beat.<\/p>\n

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