Braves' Pitching Shines as Elder and Holmes Step Up After Trade Deadline Misses

The Atlanta Braves faced considerable backlash for their inactivity in the starting pitcher market at the trade deadline. However, two of their current arms, Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes, have responded emphatically on the mound.

Elder delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday, throwing just one hit over seven innings. This followed a strong outing from Holmes the previous night, who pitched six scoreless frames. These performances were instrumental in the Braves securing a pair of wins against the Miami Marlins.

While the Braves opted not to pursue a high-profile addition to their rotation, these recent outings suggest they may possess the internal talent to compete. Elder and Holmes have demonstrated the ability to shut down opposing offenses, providing a much-needed boost to the team's pitching depth and potentially easing concerns about their starting rotation moving forward.