Atlanta Braves fans were in disbelief as the team lost a nailbiter to the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 3-2. The Braves having this low-scoring of a game would be a surprise if it came against any team in the MLB. The fact that it came against a team that is now 18 games under .500 is very surprising.
It was also a blown opportunity for the Braves to close in on the National League East lead after the New York Mets lost earlier in the day. With time running out on the season, every win matters for the Atlanta Braves. The Colorado Rockies also deserve credit for shutting down the high-powered Braves offense.
This game should have been a chance to close the gap in the NL East, but it was instead another disappointing loss.
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has been out of the lineup as a precaution recently, and fans are ready for his return.
The normally high scoring Braves offense had very few answers for the Colorado Rockies defense and pitching.
This losing streak has Atlanta Braves fans questioning the amount of effort being put in. This is not the first time a talented team has let up over the summer.
Failing to capitalize on a rare Mets loss stings for the Braves, especially if they end the year in second place in their division.
Acuna Jr.'s value to the team has never been as evident as in the last three games the team has played without him.
A losing streak with only one month left in the season is not ideal. Especially when the division race is as close as it is. However, this Rockies team played with pride and proved that they are not pushovers.
If the Atlanta Braves can regain their form before the start of the postseason, losses like these could be forgotten quickly.
The Colorado Rockies pulled off an upset victory, at possibly the worst time imaginable for the Braves.
Atlanta Braves path to top of NL East even harder after loss to Colorado Rockies
The Mets will not lose many more games for the remainder of the season, making the window of opportunity for the Braves very small. Losing these winnable games could be the difference between home-field advantage in the playoffs or starting on the road.
With a number of championship capable teams in the National League, winning the division could make all the difference. These losses could prove to be vital by the end of the season.