The Atlanta Braves entered Game 3 of the 1998 NLCS with their backs nearly up against the wall, but they still had to feel okay given that they had Greg Maddux on the mound and a dominant, if dormant offensive team that was bound to wake up eventually after being held in check over the first two games of the series.
Atlanta was unable to take advantage of some early opportunities, falling 3-2 in 10 innings in Game 1. Kevin Brown proved to once again be their playoff nemesis in Game 2 hurling a complete game shutout in a 3-0 loss.