The Atlanta Braves have almost reached the midway point of their season and have been able to maintain their hold onto second place in the NL East behind the Mets despite their many ups and downs.
The Braves season started slowly and they remained below .500 for most of their first 50 games in the season. They experienced some injuries highlighted by the late return of Ronald Acuna Jr. from an injury last season and the loss of relieving pitchers Tyler Matzek and Luke Jackson along with All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies.
With a record of 23–27 the Braves needed to turn their season around to maintain any hopes of repeating as World Series Champions with the Mets beginning to run away in the division.