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Braves' Historic Offense, Marlins' Arraez Chasing .400

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Overview

  • Luis Arraez arrived in Atlanta with a batting average of .392, the highest since Chipper Jones in 2008.
  • Chipper Jones, who batted .394 through the team's first 82 games in 2008, wished Arraez well in his pursuit of a .400 batting average.
  • The Braves dominated the Marlins with a 16-4 victory, hitting six home runs and setting a National League record for home runs in a calendar month with 61.
  • The Braves have a 54-27 record and a seven-game lead in the NL East, with an impressive offense led by Ronald Acuña Jr. and an OPS of .836.
  • Jones believes the Braves' offense is the best he has seen in Atlanta, with depth and power throughout the lineup.