Sometimes 1966 is intrinsically more interesting than 2018, so I’ll dwell on 1966 a bit more than usual today.
Sixty six games into the 1966 season, the Braves were now in full reversal of the current pleasant surprise: 28-38, a full 12 games out of first place. The 67th game was a tough 2-1 loss in 11 innings. All-Cruelty team member Bob Veale threw a complete game, 11 inning, 5 hit gem. Naturally, Hank Aaron hit a homer for the only Braves run, his 23rd on the season, which tied up the game in the 8th.