The Atlanta Braves’ recent 10-game road trip was a microcosm of their struggles this season. They traveled to Miami, Philadelphia and Chicago, finished 4-6 with five losses coming by just one run. The Braves have played in 52 one-run games this year, compiling a miserable 19-33 record.
It is an indication that the Braves are competitive but are just not good enough this year. That can be attributed to key injuries, comparable to what the team experienced in 2024. You can also say key hitters are not hitting like previous years. Both reasons are factually correct.
But in the end, leadership has to shoulder some of the blame for the consistent close losses.