This past season, pitching had its usual ups and downs, but this year, with a 0-7 start for the Atlanta Braves, the pitching rotation was the one upside that was present during a slow period for the offense — until the majority of the starting pitchers went down with injuries.

No need to completely rehash and relive the tragedy of watching the season fall through their fingertips as the offense was seemingly finding its spark, with their strong starters dropping like flies.

It started right before the All-Star break when ace pitcher Chris Sale was transferred from the 15-day IL list to the 60-day list due to a fractured rib cage. This was also around the same week that Spencer Schwellenbach also landed on the IL because of a fractured right elbow. Not to mention Grant Holmes’ exit due to

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