Atlanta Braves 3 reasons not to panic over August pitching struggles

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Aug 6, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Come postseason time, Atlanta can count on Strider and Morton

Charlie Morton may not be the consistent regular-season pitcher he once was. However, this isn’t going to translate come postseason time. As Atlanta’s third starter, there are few teams with better depth or a more proven playoff performer than Morton.

Atlanta’s last World Series run serves as a great example of what Morton is capable of, even after not having his best season. Even if Morton continues to struggle or the Braves ease back his innings when it counts most, this team is going to be able to rely on their veteran.

Strider is in a completely different situation but has given plenty of reason to believe he can adjust. This is the second downswing that Strider has suffered this season and the pitcher made the needed adjustments and returned to dominance for a time before struggling again.

However, Strider’s stuff is far too great for the pitcher not to figure it out before the postseason. With an elite offense, Atlanta having a starting rotation of Max Fried, Spencer Strider, and Charlie Morton is more than enough for this roster to make a run.

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