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.
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.”
