The Braves beat the Colorado Rockies on Saturday behind a dominant 13-strikeout performance from Spencer Strider.

Strider displayed his dominant form for the first time since returning from last year’s season-ending right elbow surgery and Acuña homered for the seventh time since returning three weeks ago after his own year-long absence.

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.

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

It’s been a long road back for Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. Just over a year ago, Acuna went down with a torn ACL. It took nearly a full year before he returned to action, but when he did, he wasted no time making an impact.

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

The longtime ESPN analyst and former Major Leaguer won't write off the Atlanta Braves just yet for a couple reasons

Braves first. Ronald Acuna walks. Alex Verdugo walks. Ronald Acuna to second. Austin Riley singles to center field. Alex Verdugo to second. Ronald Acuna to third. Matt Olson singles to left