![]() ![]() The sixth spot might still be up in the air, and that is only because Duvall isn’t a guarantee to make the roster. Despite what many might think about Nick Markakis, he hasn’t missed a beat in his return and is one of the most consistent and clutch hitters in all of baseball. The top five in the order is not changing no matter who is on the bump. He could move up if he can find his groove again, but he’s not a bad option to hit right before the pitcher. The lefty McCann will also receive the start, and Swanson rounds out the lineup in the eighth spot. The Braves have made it clear he is going to be the right fielder going forward against righties, who he has a. Amid all the injuries, Matt Joyce has emerged as a starting-caliber player. There will obviously be two different orders – one versus right-handed pitchers and one versus lefties. Now that we are officially division champs, it’s time to take a look at what the starting lineups might look like in the postseason. Teams in bold would make the postseason if the playoffs started today.I’ve kept updating the potential playoff roster, which has continuously changed – mostly because of injuries. The following MLB National League standings are as of Thursday, September 13. Atlanta has not made it past the NLDS since 2001. If the Braves are able to hold on, it would mark the first postseason birth since 2013. The Cubs face the Reds, Diamondbacks, White Sox, Pirates and Cardinals. To end the season, the Braves face the Nationals, Cardinals, Mets and Phillies (twice). With the Phillies recent slump, they face an uphill battle to catch the Braves. ![]() The Braves are just 2 1/2 games back from the Cubs heading into a 10-game homestand.Ītlanta does face Philadelphia seven more times before the end of the season so the Phillies will have an opportunity to make up ground. Braves fans have been scoreboard watching the Phillies, but it may be time to turn their attention to the Cubs. Not only are the Braves eying the postseason, but they are within striking distance of the Cubs for the best record in the National League. ![]() The Cubs narrowly lead the Braves in the NL standings. I hope I’m an Atlanta Brave for the rest of my life.’’īraves Magic Number is 10 & Atlanta Sits 2 1/2 Games Back From the Cubs for No. I never wanted to leave even when things were going so bad. It’s been a long, long time since I had this feeling…I am so glad I’m a part of this. You play knowing you have a chance to win your division and get to the postseason. “You come in every day with a chance to win every single game. “It’s such a sweet, sweet feeling,’’ Freeman told USA Today. As for veteran Freddie Freeman, he is taking nothing for granted. and Ozzie Albies have helped the Braves massively outperform the expectations heading into the season. ![]() As of September 13, the Braves are 7 1/2 games up on the Phillies in the division. The Falcons have their home opener this weekend, Atlanta United is near the top of the MLS table but it is the Braves that are the talk of Atlanta thanks to their five-game winning streak. This means the Braves need a combination of 10 wins and/or Phillies losses to win the NL East Division title. The playoffs are in sight for the Atlanta Braves thanks to a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants making the magic number 10 games, per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. MLB Opening Day is a bit earlier in 2019. ![]()
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