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5 things to know about the Braves offense so far

<p> Atlanta Braves Ryan Flaherty slides under Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (15) to score in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves' Kurt Suzuki is hit by a pitch on his right wrist in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves Ryan Flaherty celebrates scoring with teammates in the dugout in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves Ender Inciarte hits a sacrifice fly to bring in a run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Philadelphia Phillies J.P. Crawford (2) celebrates with manager Gabe Kapler after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nicholas Pivetta (43) delivers in the first inning of a major baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) delivers in the first inning of a major league baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) breaks his bat hitting a foul ball in the first inning of a major league baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) falls to the ground after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Philadelphia Phillies Aaron Altherr (23) celebrates scoring a run with manager Gabe Kapler in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p>
<p> Atlanta Braves Ryan Flaherty slides under Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (15) to score in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves' Kurt Suzuki is hit by a pitch on his right wrist in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves Ryan Flaherty celebrates scoring with teammates in the dugout in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves Ender Inciarte hits a sacrifice fly to bring in a run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Philadelphia Phillies J.P. Crawford (2) celebrates with manager Gabe Kapler after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nicholas Pivetta (43) delivers in the first inning of a major baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) delivers in the first inning of a major league baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) breaks his bat hitting a foul ball in the first inning of a major league baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) falls to the ground after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p> <p> Philadelphia Phillies Aaron Altherr (23) celebrates scoring a run with manager Gabe Kapler in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, March 30, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) </p>
Gabriel Burns
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The Braves have put up impressive offensive numbers through the first four games, even after scoring just once Monday.

Here are some tidbits about the offense thus far:

1) The Braves’ .285 average as a team ranks second-best in the majors. Their .360 on-base percentage ranks sixth while their .438 slugging comes in ninth.

2) First baseman Freddie Freeman’s eight walks through four games are tied for the franchise’s most since at least 1908. Eddie Mathews did the same in 1955.

3) The Braves lead the majors in hitting with runners in scoring position (.432). They’re significantly higher than the next two teams, Los Angeles and San Diego (both are .345).

4) With 28 runs in four games, the Braves rank tied for the second most in baseball, trailing the Nationals by one.

5) Third baseman Ryan Flaherty has been a pleasant surprise. The 31-year-old has a hit in every game, including a historic showing Saturday.

Flaherty became the third Braves third baseman to have four hits and score four runs in the same game, joining Chipper Jones (1995, 2000, 2001) and Terry Pendleton (1991).