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Kemp giving Braves lineup a big boost
- Updated: August 28, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — After hitting a three-run home run in Saturday night’s 3-1 win over the Giants at AT&T Park, a jovial Matt Kemp saw Freddie Freeman approaching his nearby locker and made sure the Braves first baseman heard him say, “Freddie doesn’t need me, he’s a great hitter. But I am making him a little better.”
Actually, Kemp’s presence has made the Braves’ offense much better than it has been at any point over the course of the past two seasons. Atlanta has averaged 4.8 runs per game since Kemp arrived after being acquired from the Padres in exchange for Hector Olivera. In the 105 games before his arrival, the offense averaged 3.4 runs.
“It’s just one more power bat the opposite team has to get through,” Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz said. “If I was facing that lineup, it wouldn’t be too much fun.”
Foltynewicz might have deserved most of the spotlight as he once again displayed his capability to evolve into an ace, limiting …
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