JUSTIN: Snitker’s Costly Mistake REPEATED! Braves’ Cold Bats & Slumping Stars Expose Glaring Flaw – Is It Time for a Change?

The Atlanta Braves are spiraling, having dropped seven of their last nine games and slipping further behind in the National League East race. Friday night’s loss followed a familiar pattern: hard-hit balls that couldn’t find gaps, wasted scoring opportunities, and just a single run over nine innings.

At 26-30, the Braves’ rough start has been a collective struggle, with each game offering a new source of frustration for the fanbase. Manager Brian Snitker continues to draw criticism—some of it warranted, though not all the blame falls on him.

One moment that raised questions came when Snitker opted to keep Grant Holmes on the mound to face Abraham Toro, who was already 2-for-2. Toro made him pay, lacing a double in the sixth inning to extend Boston’s lead. The decision echoed a recent game in Arizona where Holmes was similarly left in too long and gave up a key hit to Eugenio Suarez. Once again, hesitation from the dugout led to trouble.

Still, the bullpen choice wasn’t the root of the problem—it was Atlanta’s anemic offense. The Braves continue to struggle in high-leverage situations, failing to convert with runners in scoring position.

Offensive woes threaten the Braves’ season

As of Saturday morning, the Braves had scored just 230 runs—only one more than the Marlins, who lack any former All-Stars. That’s concerning for a lineup stacked with proven talent like Ozzie Albies, Michael Harris II, and Austin Riley. Slumps happen, but Atlanta’s lack of offensive output is becoming a crisis.

If the bats don’t heat up soon, the team’s postseason hopes will vanish in a crowded National League. While Snitker remains under fire, the core issue lies in the lineup’s failure to produce. He can’t hit for them. Unless the offense finds its rhythm quickly, it may be Snitker who takes the fall.