{"id":13827,"date":"2025-04-03T12:18:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=13827"},"modified":"2025-04-03T12:18:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:18:19","slug":"the-braves-nightmare-0-7-collapse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2025\/04\/03\/the-braves-nightmare-0-7-collapse\/","title":{"rendered":"The Braves Nightmare 0\u20137 Collapse"},"content":{"rendered":"

After their five-run lead collapsed on Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves<\/a> angrily walked their heads off. Shohei Ohtani<\/a><\/strong>‘s bobblehead night ended in storybook fashion, with a walk-off home run to center. The Braves scored five runs in the first two innings, aided by errors; Nick Allen<\/a><\/strong>‘s double in the first, slated with Ozzie Albies<\/a><\/strong> and Matt Olson<\/a><\/strong>‘s two bags in the second, boosted the Braves to a 5\u20130 lead. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> cut into the lead one by one. A two-run home run by Tommy Edman<\/a><\/strong>, a solo shot by Michael Conforto<\/a><\/strong>, and a two-RBI double by Max Muncy<\/a><\/strong> tied the game. Ohtani ended the game at the bottom of the ninth, as stated earlier.<\/p>\n

The Worst Start In Franchise History<\/h4>\n

The Braves have had lofty expectations regarding the postseason and World Series for the last couple of seasons. In 2021, the team started 0\u20134 and went on to win the World Series. The worst start in Braves history is the Braves 0\u201310 start in 1988. The team went on to lose 106 games that season.<\/p>\n

Given the expectations, however, this season is arguably the worst start in franchise history. A team with World Series aspirations losing its’ grip early is nothing uncommon. It could be a long season with the expectations and current controversies regarding the team.<\/p>\n

Losing your star free agent signing, Jurickson Profar<\/a><\/strong>, due to a suspension for steroid use is a detrimental start to the season. After signing a three-year, 42 million-dollar deal, the left fielder is now out for 80 games. If the Braves make the postseason, he is ineligible to play. With a career-year after many years of mediocrity, many pundits and fans question if the PEDs contribute to his success.<\/p>\n

Reynaldo Lopez<\/a> <\/strong>is now out for a few months due to arthroscopic surgery, a key piece to the rotation. It is a question if he will pitch again next season. For the current outlook, a consistent performer goes down once again. Like 2024, key contributors fall out of the picture for the NL East hopefuls.<\/p>\n

History Is Not So Kind<\/h4>\n

The Atlanta Braves are 0\u20137. Twenty-eight teams in major league history have started the season 0\u20137. Only two of those 28 ended up with winning seasons. None of them made the playoffs.<\/p>\n

That’s not the ideal information you want to hear if you are a Braves fan. With the ball seeming to be the size of a needle and the pitching going on rollercoasters, many are already closing the book.<\/p>\n

Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr.<\/a> <\/strong>is still projected to be out for another month and a change. Spencer Strider<\/a><\/strong> is still rehabbing his UCL injury. Sean Murphy<\/a><\/strong> will return, but can he pick his play up after a struggling season?<\/p>\n

The Braves starting lineup is hitting .200 or below. Nick Allen is hitting .364 and could earn himself an everyday starter at shortstop. Other than his impressive start, it is a sunken valley for the bats, besides Wednesday’s loss against the Dodgers.<\/p>\n

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