If this year’s Atlanta Braves haven’t officially hit rock bottom, they’re certainly nearing it. The six-time reigning National League East Division champions, who are just three years removed from a World Series championship, were out of playoff position heading into Friday night’s game.
Wrap your head around that one for a minute. We’re just a year removed from the Braves crushing homers left and right, pummeling the opposition and posting a plethora of All-Star talent. After watching the Braves perform this year, it’s hard to imagine this is the same team.
A freefall happens when your favorite team is mired in a five-game losing streak, on the heels of getting embarrassed in a three-game sweep at home to the Milwaukee Brewers, outscored 34-12 in the process.