Atlanta Braves – Independence Day Edition

Going into today’s 4th of July action, the Braves are leading the Mets by 3 and the Phillies by 5.  Back in May I wrote that if the Braves could keep in contention heading into the All Star break, I really like their chances.  So far they have held sever.  [By the way, screw it if it is bad form quoting myself; I rule.]

If Atlanta hangs tough in June (I am still not sure why I am projecting things this far forward) I think they will make or break their season in the first part of July. Closing out the first half of the season, Atlanta hosts Florida, followed by a road trip to Philadelphia and New York. By the time those nine games are over, the Braves should know if they are a buyer or seller coming out of the All-Star Break.

After the Braves host the Marlins today, the first place Atlanta Braves will head to Philadelphia for three games, followed by three games in NY against the Mets.  Trouble?

As good as the Braves are at home, they are miserable on the road.

From Elias: The Braves improved their home record to 30-9 with their 4-1 win over the Marlins. Since 1980, only three major-league teams reached 30 home wins in fewer games than the Braves: the 1998 Yankees (36 games), 1998 Padres (38) and 2008 Cubs (38). [Source:  ESPN July 4, 2010]

There are a couple of ways to look at this trip.  First, if the Braves can manage a .500 trip, which should be considered a success.  Second, their record over the next six games does not matter as long as the Braves do not give first place in the NL East.

Go Braves!

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