When the Atlanta Braves were eliminated in the 2018 Division Series against the Dodgers last season there was a feeling of disappointment but also that it was ultimately ok because many felt they had arrived early. After dropping Game 5 on Wednesday, the disappointment remains but a lot of the positive vibes have disappeared. I’m writing this 24 hours after the fact and this loss still hurts about as bad as it did yesterday. That will subside at some point and our attentions will turn to the offseason and 2020 but for now the pain is still there.
The day after elimination players clean out their lockers and set off for their various offseason destinations.