For all the questions surrounding the Braves coming into, and during, the first week of the 2026 season, one has become more pertinent than most: Why are the players scratching their heads?
When Braves hitters get a hit, they have typically been turning toward the dugout and scratching the tops of their helmets as if their head itches. Where did this celebration come from? Why are the Braves doing it?
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