The Atlanta Braves entered the week riding their longest winning streak of the season, extending it to eight games over the weekend by dealing a significant blow to the reeling Detroit Tigers’ hold on the American League Central.

Unfortunately, the best Atlanta can do down the stretch was play spoiler and throw a wrench in the plans of other clubs. That possibility will not be in play as the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates visit Truist Park during the final homestand.

Just like the Braves, those teams are officially eliminated from playoff contention. Unlike the Braves, however, neither the Nationals or Pirates entered 2025 with lofty expectations.

Resigned to playing out the string before sitting out the postseason for the first time since 2017, the Braves are hoping the wa

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