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Watch: These Braves are struggling this spring

Shortstop Dansby Swanson is hitting just .194. Veteran pitcher Scott Kazmir’s ERA is 4.66. Third baseman Johan Camargo has a .241 average. Dan Winkler's ERA is 7.71. Infielder Charlie Culberson is batting .229. Reliever Rex Brothers has a 10.29 ERA. Outfielder Lane Adams is hitting .231 and striking out a lot. Lucas Sims has a 6.14 ERA. Third baseman Rio Ruiz is hitting .208 and striking out a lot. Closer Arodys Vizcaino’s ERA is 6.00. Catcher Tyler Flowers is batting .133 but has only played in seven
March 16, 2018

Sure, statistics don’t mean much in spring training -- unless you are a player fighting for a roster spot.

Watch the video above to see which Braves players are struggling this spring.

The Braves are 10-11 this spring, through Friday’s game.

They open the season by hosting the Phillies on March 29.

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