5 takeaways from the Atlanta Braves series sweep over the New York Mets
By Kevin Henry
Second, Dansby Swanson is ready for a payday
The Atlanta Braves shortstop is scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the season, and the 28-year-old former overall No. 1 pick showed against the Mets exactly why he’s due for a big payday in the offseason.
Swanson went 4-for-11 in the three-game set, blasting a home run in each game and making some Braves history in the process.
Dansby Swanson is the first #Braves player to homer in every game of a three game set vs the #Mets since @andruwjones25 homered in three straight, April 17-19, 2006 at Shea Stadium.
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) October 3, 2022
Andruw had four homers in the series, off Pedro Martinez, two off Victor Zambrano & Tom Glavine.
Swanson wasn’t the only Braves player to smack three homers against the Mets as Matt Olson joined in the slugfest as well. Between Olson and Swanson, more Braves history was made.
Dansby Swanson & Matt Olson are the 2nd pair of Braves teammates to each homer in all games of a 3+ game series, joining:
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 3, 2022
Eddie Mathews & Lee Maye in 1961 at the Giants, 5/12-14
h/t @EliasSports
The home runs came at the right time for Swanson, who entered the series slashing just .224/.257/.383 in 25 September games (107 at-bats). However, by shining bright in one of the biggest matchups of the season, Swanson has likely ensured a big check before the 2023 season begins, whether that’s with Atlanta or another team.