The Atlanta Braves anemic offense looked like their old selves in the late-game onslaught to take the series opener

The Atlanta Braves will have to wait a bit to see if they can handle the Rockies as expected on Saturday as we are in a rain delay.

Colorado managed to take advantage of a shaky Bryce Elder in the fourth inning, which began with a Keston Hiura hit-by-pitch and a Tyler Freeman walk. Jordan Beck struck out, but Thairo Estrada’s base hit loaded the bases for burgeoning star Hunter Goodman.

Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly argued the Atlanta Braves should re-sign designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and not trade him at the MLB deadline.

As the Braves languished through the first five innings of a 12-4 win over the Rockies on Friday night at Truist Park, there was reason to think about what they might get for Marcell Ozuna and others if they end up being sellers before the Trade Deadline.

The Atlanta Braves started the weekend series on a high note after Friday night’s 12-4 defeat over the Colorado Rockies. Bryce Elder got the ball to start the game; he threw 3.1 mediocre innings and allowed each of Colorado’s runs. The Atlanta offense, however, finally came to life and put together a few crooked number innings.

The Atlanta Braves superstar continues to excel at the plate, but Friday's game against the Rockies featured part of his game we had yet to see this season

With Michael Harris II finding his power stroke, Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting .375 after missing almost a full season and Marcel Ozuna fighting his way through a hip issue, the Atlanta Braves are hoping their offensive recovery has not come too late.