AJC Braves Report podcast: Is this the week the Braves pass the Mets?

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson drops his bat as he runs to first on a hit against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after striking out against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. fields a hit from Los Angeles Angels' Jo Adell during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Braves' Ian Anderson pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani runs toward first as he flies out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels' Max Stassi (33) beats the tag from Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, left, as he slides into second base during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting the ball off his leg during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels' Taylor Ward, right, talks with trainer after pulling up injured as he ran to first base during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels' Taylor Ward pulled up injured as he runs to first base during the inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (32) celebrates with teammate Brandon Marsh, right, after defeating the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez throws to first for the out on Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers makes an errant throw to first on a hit by Atlanta Braves' Guillermo Heredia during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Los Angeles Angels' Reid Detmers pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson drops his bat as he runs to first on a hit against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

By AJC Sports

July 25, 2022

The Braves trailed the Mets by 10.5 games on June 1. But with an easier schedule this week, Atlanta could finally get back on top of the NL East.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports journalists Gabe Burns and Tim Tucker join Jay Black to discuss another series win, how Atlanta’s outfield changes without Adam Duvall and what could happen this week.

Five observations on the Braves’ loss to the Angels on Sunday

Plus, our team will also look back at the large Braves contingent at the All-Star game, how Atlanta made out in the draft and how another string of sellouts could help at the trade deadline.

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