On Aug. 6, the Atlanta Braves were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. They found themselves 15 games back of a playoff spot, and the season seemed as over as it ever had. Fast-forward to Aug. 15, and this team is now 10 games back.
They’re still very much on the outside looking in. Forget being in the picture. That being said, this team has gained five games in the standings in a week and a half. That’s a statistical fact.
Perhaps it’s the intrusive thoughts getting to this young beat writer, but hear me out.