Ozzie Albies is heating up—and not a moment too soon. The Atlanta Braves’ dynamic second baseman is riding an 11-game hitting streak. He’s slashing .366 with four doubles and four multi-hit efforts in that span.
While the Braves are still searching for momentum in a choppy 2025 campaign, Albies is starting to look like the All-Star spark plug they desperately need.
The Albies Surge: From Slump to Spark
It’s been a long road back for Albies, last season was a grind. His performance dipped, and a wrist injury further derailed him. Despite returning to action, he wasn’t fully healthy and was unable to bat left-handed for a stretch.
After a brief glimpse of form in mid-April this year, Albies again went ice cold, hitting just .150 with a .400 OPS over 15 games. That slump had fans and analysts wondering if his best days were behind him—or if the wrist still wasn’t right.
But now, he’s finally turning that narrative on its head. His 2-for-2 performance with two doubles, an RBI, and a walk in Sunday’s loss to the Padres was a showcase of the Albies of old. He was spraying line drives, working counts, and causing havoc on the basepaths. He has been on a tear lately with an 11 game hitting streak.
“He’s starting to get on a run here,” said manager Brian Snitker. “That would be huge if we can get him going consistently like he has over the last few years.”
Timely Turnaround With the Braves on the Brink
Atlanta heads into a critical stretch, beginning with a three-game series in Philadelphia. At 8.5 games behind the division-leading Phillies, the Braves are walking a fine line between staying in the NL East race or drifting dangerously close to Wild Card limbo.
The Phillies are red-hot, winners of 10 of their last 12, and just pulled ahead of the Mets. The Braves need to punch back—and Albies playing like an All-Star again is a must if they’re going to win this series and close the gap.
Beyond Philly, it doesn’t get easier. Boston and San Francisco are on deck, followed by another date with the Phillies and seven games against the Mets in late June. That’s not just a tough run—it’s potentially season-defining.
Albies’ Impact: Beyond the Box Score
Albies more than a stat line when he’s 100%. His energy, speed, and switch-hitting versatility make him a nightmare for opposing pitchers and a staple for the Braves offense. As speculation was picking up about his performance, timing could not be better for Ozzie Albies. With Ronald Acuña Jr. now back in the lineup, the top of Atlanta’s order is starting to resemble its explosiveness again.
