Thirty years ago, the Colorado Rockies were an expansion team destined for a 95-loss season and the Atlanta Braves were a perennial contender.
Things look much the same in 2023 as they did in 1993.
The Rockies have the worst record in the National League while Atlanta has the best in baseball and is headed for its sixth straight NL East title.
The opposites will meet for a three-game series in Denver starting Monday night. The Braves will send Bryce Elder (10-4, 3.39 ERA) against lefty Austin Gomber (9-9, 5.