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Braves open four-game series in Denver on Thursday

Braves' Eddie Rosario (right) high-fives catcher Travis d'Arnaud at home plate after Rosario's two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

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Braves' Eddie Rosario (right) high-fives catcher Travis d'Arnaud at home plate after Rosario's two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
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Sept 2, 2021

LOS ANGELES — Fresh off a 2-6 run against the Yankees, Giants and Dodgers, the Braves seemingly get a break when they open a four-game series in Colorado on Thursday, but the Rockies are a formidable home team.

The Rockies are 43-22 at Coors Field. The dangers of that ballpark are always well noted, and despite the team’s overall struggles, the Rockies are one of the best home teams in the majors. Their 43 home wins rank second in the National League behind only the Dodgers.

The Braves will try to rebound after getting swept in Los Angeles. It was a series riddled with missed opportunity, with the Braves losing three games by a combined four runs, including a pair of one-run losses Tuesday and Wednesday.

Following the latest loss, the Braves have just a two-game lead over the Phillies in the National League East. With the Phillies’ favorable schedule down the stretch, the Braves can’t afford a poor showing in Colorado.

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