Braves face lineup issues as Phillies chase NL East lead

The Atlanta Braves are experiencing significant struggles in their lineup as they contend for the NL East title. After a strong start to the season, the Braves' offense has regressed, averaging just 4.1 runs per game in recent weeks. Key players, including Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, and Dominic Smith, have seen declines in performance, raising concerns about their ability to maintain their lead over the Philadelphia Phillies, who are currently 4.5 games back. With seven games against the Phillies still on the schedule, the Braves need to improve offensively to secure their position as the season approaches its conclusion.

• 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Braves might have a major lineup problem that could end their season