AJC Braves Report podcast: Three wins in four games vs. Mets to end road trip

Atlanta Braves pitcher Allan Winans throws to the New York Mets during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. The Braves won 21-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Nicky Lopez (15) throws against the New York Mets during the ninth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. The Braves won 21-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Nicky Lopez and Sean Murphy celebrate after he Braves defeated the Mets in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. The Braves won 21-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Mets pitcher Reed Garrett reacts after giving up a home run to Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson during the sixth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson in action against the New York Mets during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Nicky Lopez in action against the New York Mets during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Allan Winans throws against the New York Mets during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley congratulates Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) on hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hits a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. The Braves won 21-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley hits a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the ninth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. The Braves won 21-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Nicky Lopez hits a run scoring double against the New York Mets during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Mets right fielder DJ Stewart is unable to make a play on a two-RBI single hit by Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies between New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) and Rafael Ortega during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Mets pitcher Denyi Reyes throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. steals second base behind New York Mets second baseman Jonathan Arauz during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Nicky Lopez catches the ball for an out on New York Mets' Jonathan Arauz during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Nicky Lopez scores a run behind New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Allan Winans throws to the New York Mets during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies flies out to end the top half of the second inning against the New York Mets in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Sean Murphy scores a run past New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies hits a two-RBI single against the New York Mets during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson watches his three-run home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson is congratulated by Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Eddie Rosario, right, congratulates Matt Olson (28) on a three-run home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Mets pitcher Denyi Reyes reacts as he is taken out by manager Buck Showalter against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor talks to manager Buck Showalter against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Mets pitcher Reed Garrett tags out Atlanta Braves' Nicky Lopez during the seventh inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies rounds the bases past New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) after hitting a two-run home run off of New York Mets pitcher Reed Garrett during the seventh inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies is hugged after hitting a two-run home run by Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) against the New York Mets during the seventh inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Allan Winans throws to the New York Mets during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in New York. The Braves won 21-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

By AJC Sports

Aug 14, 2023

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss how the Braves beat up on the Mets this weekend, including that historic doubleheader on Saturday.

You’ll also hear about the major milestones Matt Olson has ticked off this week and why Justin believes he’s a dark horse MVP candidate.

We will also breakdown where the Braves rotation stands after another rough week.

Plus, we’ve got the answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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