The Atlanta Braves finished the regular season 93-67, winning the National League East and entering the postseason with high expectations. The Braves beat the Phillies 2-1 in the Wild Card Series, resulting from a 6-2 win in deciding game three, then faced the Dodgers in the National League Division Series and lost the series 3-1.
In the post-season, the Braves’ pitching was crucial to their wins and losses, specifically in the second game win against the Dodgers. Ray Kerr and Didie Fuentes combined for 6 1/3 innings while only allowing one run to score, helping the Braves win 3-2.
Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers first baseman, once played the same position for the Braves. Freeman’s memorable return to Atlanta resulted in a game three homer off of Chris Sales, securing his 18th career post-season homer and tying him for 10th in MLB rankings. While pitching kept the Braves in the series, the offense had numerous missed opportunities to capitalize, leaving runners stranded and costing valuable runs.
In the end, the Braves’ season came to a close, likely resulting from missed scoring opportunities. After struggling through the Wild Card Series and losing to the Dodgers, Atlanta’s post-season run concluded with disappointment and uncertainty for the future.
