The 2025 Atlanta Braves season has been unexpectedly disappointing as they sit nine games under .500 and significantly behind in both the NL East and Wild Card standings. Despite statistical models suggesting they should have a record slightly over .500, their actual performance has left them in a precarious position. With a +10 run differential, which compares unfavorably to teams with better records, the Braves face a daunting task to qualify for the postseason. They need to leapfrog multiple contenders in a tightly contested Wild Card race to have a shot at October baseball.
The maddening and hysterical nature of the 2025 Atlanta Braves season has left them in an unthinkably deep hole, nine games under .500 and far behind the leaders.
Despite their run differential suggesting they should be slightly over .500, the Braves find themselves significantly behind several teams with similar stats, leaving fans frustrated.
For the Braves to make the postseason, they need to creatively overcome the steep challenges posed by other contenders, who are comfortably ahead of them.
The current standings show a clear gap in performance, with the Braves sitting at the bottom of the Wild Card race, alongside less competitive teams.
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