At the lowest point last year, the Braves were 8 games back of the Mets. It was June 16th, they had just lost to the Red Sox 10-8, were 30-35, and 8 games back of first. Things were going south, quickly. Of course, we know how it ended.
I bring this up because, once again, the Braves find themselves 8 games back of the Mets. On May 20th, they’ve reached the largest division deficit they faced at any point last season. After losing two out of three against Milwaukee this week and the Mets winning three of four against St.