WASHINGTON — They’re not happy by any means, not satisfied, certainly, with their position in the National League pantheon, and not conceding anything in a division that they’ve dominated the past six seasons.
But the Atlanta Braves of this glorious era have been through it – the NLDS gut punches, the season-ending injuries, the happy miracle of 2021 following four unremarkable trades and a sprinkling of autumn magic to reap the ultimate reward.
Why, then, should two devastating setbacks and a curious offensive funk dampen their hopes when they know they can be dashed when all is relatively well?