Turning the early season completely around, the Braves have posted a 20-8 record for the month and have won six straight games. My early April panic, while not to be ignored, has been transformed into a May of contentment.
As I said at the end of April, leadoff hitters have been abysmal. Throughout the current six game winning streak, the consistent hitting Martin Prado has accumulated a .397 average in the number one spot. He has amassed 14 multi-hit games in the month of May and contributed greatly to the run total, driving in 22 and scoring 24. It's sad that it took more than a month for Bobby Cox to consistently put him in the number one spot.
Run production was also something that lacked in late April. One month later and the Braves are consistently putting crooked numbers on the scoreboard. Over the last six games they have scored an average of seven runs per game and have given up just under three runs per game. The lineup finally seems to have figured itself out.
Other note worthy accomplishments for the month include Troy Glaus's current six game hitting streak, Brooks Conrad's walk-off grand slam against the Reds, Yunel Escobar finally batting over .200, Eric Hinske getting the playing time he deserves and Gregor Blanco finally being called up.
It has been a most glorious May! The beast has been awakened! Bring it on June!
