"How impressive was Bryce Elder tonight. Wow!" "You absolutely love to see it" - Atlanta Braves fans celebrate rookie Bryce Elder pitching a complete game shutout against the Washington Nationals

Atlanta Braves rookie Bryce Elder had a night to remember for the reigning World Champions. In the 8-0 drubbing of the Washington Nationals, Elder became the first Braves rookie since 1990 to pitch a complete game shutout.Elder produced a gem by going the entire length of the game while only giving up six hits and one base on balls with six strikeouts. The rookie was awarded his second win of the year in his eighth start.Angela Lopez@AngLo_44How impressive was Bryce Elder tonight. Wow! twitter.com/justinctoscano…Justin Toscano@JustinCToscanoBryce Elder's line: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K, 106 pitches A night to remember for Elder1129Bryce Elder's line: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K, 106 pitches A night to remember for ElderHow impressive was Bryce Elder tonight. Wow! twitter.com/justinctoscano…Jane Heeter@byjanehammondyou absolutely love to see it twitter.com/justinctoscano…Justin Toscano@JustinCToscanoBryce Elder's line: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K, 106 pitches A night to remember for Elder1678129Bryce Elder's line: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K, 106 pitches A night to remember for Elderyou absolutely love to see it twitter.com/justinctoscano…A-Gon@RealACGonzales7@Braves @bryce_elder13 The beard is a powerful force6@Braves @bryce_elder13 The beard is a powerful forceJim@aujimwThrilled to have been able to witness this in person tonight. #ForTheA twitter.com/braves/status/…Atlanta Braves@BravesAn absolute MASTERPIECE from @bryce_elder13!Tonight he became the first #Braves rookie to throw a shutout since 1990, when RHP Paul Marak tossed a four-hitter to beat Houston, 3-0, on September 23.#ForTheA11252An absolute MASTERPIECE from @bryce_elder13!Tonight he became the first #Braves rookie to throw a shutout since 1990, when RHP Paul Marak tossed a four-hitter to beat Houston, 3-0, on September 23.#ForTheA https://t.co/pP92vtmxiWThrilled to have been able to witness this in person tonight. #ForTheA twitter.com/braves/status/…Needless to say, the Atlanta Braves fans were buzzing about the rookie's performance. The last time the Braves had a rookie accomplish such a feat, Elder was just four years old.At the plate, Atlanta backed Elder's supreme job. Marcell Ozuna had a home run, a double, and two RBIs. Matt Olson added to this with a home run of his own and three RBIs to finish the night.Anña@AnnaKazoo@Braves @bryce_elder13 CAN'T SPELL KING WITHOUT BRYCE (don't fact check that)61@Braves @bryce_elder13 CAN'T SPELL KING WITHOUT BRYCE (don't fact check that)Always Hopeful Atlanta Sports Fan@fuscopinionBeautiful performance. Another young 20 something stepping up for the #Braves. The future is bright! #ForTheA twitter.com/braves/status/…Atlanta Braves@BravesAn absolute MASTERPIECE from @bryce_elder13!Tonight he became the first #Braves rookie to throw a shutout since 1990, when RHP Paul Marak tossed a four-hitter to beat Houston, 3-0, on September 23.#ForTheA81An absolute MASTERPIECE from @bryce_elder13!Tonight he became the first #Braves rookie to throw a shutout since 1990, when RHP Paul Marak tossed a four-hitter to beat Houston, 3-0, on September 23.#ForTheA https://t.co/pP92vtmxiWBeautiful performance. Another young 20 something stepping up for the #Braves. The future is bright! #ForTheA twitter.com/braves/status/…ATL Prime Sports@ATLPrimeSportsUnreal. What a performance! #ForTheA #Braves #ATLPrimeSports twitter.com/braves/status/…Atlanta Braves@BravesAn absolute MASTERPIECE from @bryce_elder13!Tonight he became the first #Braves rookie to throw a shutout since 1990, when RHP Paul Marak tossed a four-hitter to beat Houston, 3-0, on September 23.#ForTheA23An absolute MASTERPIECE from @bryce_elder13!Tonight he became the first #Braves rookie to throw a shutout since 1990, when RHP Paul Marak tossed a four-hitter to beat Houston, 3-0, on September 23.#ForTheA https://t.co/pP92vtmxiWUnreal. What a performance! #ForTheA #Braves #ATLPrimeSports twitter.com/braves/status/…Tiffany M. Phillips, M.Ed, ATC@TMP_ATC17Holy cow, kid 🥹🧡 twitter.com/braves/status/…Atlanta Braves@BravesAn absolute MASTERPIECE from @bryce_elder13!Tonight he became the first #Braves rookie to throw a shutout since 1990, when RHP Paul Marak tossed a four-hitter to beat Houston, 3-0, on September 23.#ForTheA21255An absolute MASTERPIECE from @bryce_elder13!Tonight he became the first #Braves rookie to throw a shutout since 1990, when RHP Paul Marak tossed a four-hitter to beat Houston, 3-0, on September 23.#ForTheA https://t.co/pP92vtmxiWHoly cow, kid 🥹🧡 twitter.com/braves/status/…Elder now owns a 2.76 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 49 innings pitched this season. It will be interesting to see how skipper Brian Snitker handles the starting rotation for the Braves given the depth and plethora of talent that they possess.Atlanta Braves' pitching depthPhiladelphia Phillies v Atlanta BravesRookie Spencer Strider was recently moved to the 15-day IL by the team after a strained oblique muscle injury. This shouldn't be a cause for concern, however, especially for Braves manager Brian Snitker.The team has the luxury of picking whichever piece they want to insert into the lineup to add to the already dangerous quartet of Max Fried, Charlie Morton, Kyle Wright, and Jake Odorizzi.Atlanta braved the storm without the likes of Mike Soroka and Ian Anderson in their lineup as both players were effectively taken out of the main roster due to injuries.In terms of ERA, the Braves boast a 3.45 average that is the fifth-best across the league. In terms of strikeouts, the Braves' pitching staff is the best in the MLB with 1,489 strikeouts. The team's average bullpen-wise is even better with a 3.05 ERA.If the team can continue with this type of clinical play on the bump, it should be easy for them to get a repeat this year.

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