ATlANTA — It ended in disappointment, but Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the Astros won’t overshadow the good of the Braves’ homestand.
This was viewed as likely the most difficult homestand of the season. The Braves hosted the Mets and Astros, one team the newest challenger to their division crown and the other the final opponent of their 2021 title run.
With seven weeks remaining before the postseason, the Braves look like they have the ingredients to repeat. They went 5-2 against the Mets and Astros, showing the talent and resilience that led them to the sport’s pinnacle last season.