# A Great First Half for Atlanta Braves Torn Down By An Awful June

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Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-07-01T23:00:00+00:00
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Atlanta Braves’ electric start fades after a brutal June slump. Can the lineup bounce back before the playoff race heats up? Jake Mastroianni recaps the Braves’ rollercoaster first half—highlighting Matt Olson’s All-Star caliber numbers, Michael Harris’ resurgence, and the stunning offensive collapse that saw Atlanta rank last in MLB for average, OPS, and home runs in June. Insights on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s critical absence, Drake Baldwin’s struggles, and a once-dominant rotation battered by inconsistency set the stage for concern. Key topics include bullpen heroes like Iggy and Dylan Lee, the impact of poor base running, and the pressure on players like Austin Riley and Ha-Seong Kim. Jake Mastroianni previews a make-or-break July and explores what must change—can returning stars and a revitalized order rescue Atlanta’s postseason hopes? Don’t miss this candid breakdown of the Atlanta Braves’ uphill battle to reclaim their NL East momentum.

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