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Atlanta Braves Five Things Atlanta Must do to Win NLDS

By Kit Anderson

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Johan Camargo #17 of the Atlanta Braves hits a double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Johan Camargo #17 of the Atlanta Braves hits a double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 30, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: Center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves makes a catch on a ball hit by Kevin Plawecki #26 the New York Mets during the seventh inning of a game at Citi Field on September 27, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Braves 4-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: Center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves makes a catch on a ball hit by Kevin Plawecki #26 the New York Mets during the seventh inning of a game at Citi Field on September 27, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Braves 4-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

2. Ronald Acuna Jr. Must Continue to Ignite the Offense and Set the Table

The biggest difference maker in the second half of the season for Atlanta was Ronald Acuna Jr. The kid lit the team on fire offensively and always seems to make “the” play to help his team win. Whether it was his leadoff homer streak or his diving grabs in the outfield.

Acuna is a special talent who cannot be scared by the big stage if Atlanta is going to win this postseason.

He has to continue to play at the level he has all season for Atlanta and set the table for Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis.

If that happens the Braves offense will continue clicking and give Atlanta a chance to win this series.

If not, Atlanta could struggle to score consistently. Acuna’s ability to ignite the offense shouldn’t be overlooked as the team heads into the NLDS.

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