2023 Braves set franchise record for home runs in a single season

DENVER – When Orlando Arcia launched a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s series finale at Coors Field, the 2023 Braves set a franchise record.

Arcia’s homer was the club’s 250th of the season, which passed the 2019 Braves (249) for the most home runs in a single season in franchise history.

“It’s pretty special,” Travis d’Arnaud said after Wednesday’s 7-3 win over the Rockies. “Everybody’s so good at their approach and staying within themselves. Fortunately, we’re rewarded with home runs. Yeah, it’s fun to be a part of.”

The 2019 Twins hold the MLB record for most home runs in a season, with 307. Current Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario was on that team, and blasted 32 of those home runs.

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After Wednesday, the Braves have 30 games to catch Minnesota and continue tying, and perhaps setting, other franchise and MLB records.

The Braves are baseball’s top power-hitting team.

Their power has been their identity for a few years.

“We’ve been a team that slugs,” manager Brian Snitker said. “That’s how we’re constructed. And the guys do it.”

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