Jarred Kelenic has been instrumental in the Atlanta Braves' recent performance. The Braves hitters have been excelling against left-handed pitchers, slugging .495 since last season, the best in MLB. Kelenic's recent form has been a significant factor, highlighted by his single off left-hander O'Loughlin. The Braves have also benefited from a mental performance coach's spring discussion, which helped the team and Kelenic stay positive during a recent slump, aiming to peak in October. Despite a scare with a potential hand injury during a diving catch, Kelenic was able to flex his hand and high-five teammates, indicating he may have avoided serious injury. In a recent game, Pierce Johnson gave up a 2-run double that caromed off Duvall's foot, allowing the A's to take a 10-9 lead.
Kelenic was able to walk back to the dugout with his hand free and has been able to flex his hand. He then high-fived teammates as he entered the dugout - a promising sign that he may have avoided worst-case scenarios. https://t.co/NpOV61tZ96
Braves OF Jarred Kelenic looks like he injured his hand on a diving catch in LF
The mental performance coach's spring discussion with #Braves helped them and Jarred Kelenic stay positive during recent slump, with playing their best in October as the prime objective. Now, Kelenic is hitting his stride and others are also coming around. https://t.co/5SBE0Uh7Da
Jarred Kelenic is in a groove, says Braves remain positive and aim to peak in October https://t.co/ExScxf1YRy
A mental performance coach's spring discussion with #Braves helped them and Jarred Kelenic remain positive during recent slump, with playing their best in October as the objective. Now Kelenic is hitting his stride and a few others are also coming around. https://t.co/5SBE0Uh7Da
Pierce Johnson gave up a 2-run double off the wall that caromed off Duvall's foot in the sixth to give back the lead to the A's, 10-9. #Braves have 2 on in bottom of the sixth, which began with Kelenic's single off LH O'Loughlin. He's had good ABs and hits off lefties this week.
Jarred Kelenic extends the lead for Atlanta. Braves hitters are slugging .495 against LHP since last season, best in MLB; League Avg: .411. #BravesCountry https://t.co/DKbvz913DW