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The Atlanta Braves called upon Sandy Le\u00f3n to help cover catching duties with Sean Murphy out for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n

Entering Sunday, the former World Series champion had played in just two MLB games since June 2023, and he came in as a late-game substitute. With Drake Baldwin needing the day off, he got his shot to be in the starting lineup and made the most of it.<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the second inning, he reached base on a fielder\u2019s choice that allowed Ha-Seong Kim to score and give the Braves a 2-1 lead.<\/p>\n

Fast-forward to the bottom of the seventh inning with the Braves up 6-3, Le\u00f3n seized the moment to put the game away for good.<\/p>\n

With Eli White on second base, he belted a two-run home run high and into the chop house to put the Braves up 8-3 and to reach the final score on the day. It was the first home run that he had hit in the Majors since Sept. 22, 2021, almost four years ago.<\/p>\n

There was a lot feel-good moments for him in the game. But the important thing to remember is he has been there before, and he played like it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was awesome,\u201d manager Brian Snitker said after the game. \u201cHe did a masterful job behind the plate, but, you know, here\u2019s a guy who\u2019s been doing this for a long time in big games when he\u2019s putting fingers down.\u201d<\/p>\n

Having a veteran presence like Le\u00f3n behind the plate went a long way for starter Joey Wentz when needing a bounce back. He had allowed eight runs, six earned his start a week before.<\/p>\n

With Baldwin as his catcher, he had a 6.87 ERA compared to a 3.58 ERA with Murphy. He needed a veteran who could help keep him cool, and he got it. He was able to battle through four innings and hold the Astros to two runs.<\/p>\n

It was a clean day, but it was a day he needed to start getting back on track.<\/p>\n

\u201cSandy\u2019s going to help anybody that he catches,\u201d Snitker said.<\/p>\n

Snitker likes having Le\u00f3n up here because he can start to help nurture Baldwin again. The two spent time together in Triple-A Gwinnett, and now, they get time together in Atlanta.<\/p>\n

Having a player who has been there to help teach the next generation is important.<\/p>\n

Le\u00f3n didn\u2019t get his chance in the greatest of circumstances, but he\u2019s made a positive impact in his short time back up in the Majors.<\/p>\n

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