The Atlanta Braves came into the season as a World Series favorite. With a loaded roster that boasts a lineup featuring Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, and Matt Olson, among a rotation with Chris Sale, Max Fried, and Charlie Morton, how could they not be favorites for the Fall Classic? The Braves have hit a bit of a skid as of late, however.
The Braves began the season at an impressive 17-6. But once the calendar started creeping up on the month of May, the team has sputtered. The competition has gotten a lot better against Atlanta, where they faced division leaders that started with the Cleveland Guardians back on April 26, followed by a six-game west coast road trip to face the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners.