Every now and then, we’ll get one right. The Atlanta Braves struggled just a bit coming out of the All-Star break, going 2-5 in those first games. Of course playing the Dodgers had a lot to do with that, especially as they were buoyed by their recent acquisition of Manny Machado.
In the days that have followed, of course, the Braves are now riding a 5-game win streak. Sure: that’s largely against the Marlins and Mets, but this current run does match their season high win streak (April 28-May 3 vs.