WASHINGTON — When they arrived in North Port, Fla., for spring training, the Braves had one goal: repeat as World Series champions. They believed they had the talent and, because of last year, the experience to make another run at a title, tough as it may be to win two in a row.
Thus, there is no other way to put it or see it: The Braves’ first half was a massive success. It ended with a loss, but this team has provided fans with a glimpse of another exciting October.
The Braves on Sunday lost to Washington, 7-3, in the final game before the All-Star break. It snapped a 14-game winning streak at Nationals Park – the longest by any team, including the Nationals, in the ballpark’s history – and ended a nine-game winning streak against Washington. Atlanta took three of four from Washington.
