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The Atlanta Braves won the NL East Title and their first division title since 2005.  The Braves went on to win 14 consecutive division titles that ended in 2006.  The Braves have a half game lead over the Washington Nationals for the best record in the National League.  If the Braves finish with the best record, they would have home field advantage throughout the NL playoffs.  The Braves have been one of the hottest teams this season and had a 14 game winning streak that ended in August.

 

The Braves are the best home team in baseball with a 703 winning percentage (52-22 home record). Third baseman Chris Johnson is leading the NL with .332 batting average and First baseman Freddie Freeman has been mentioned as a MVP candidate this year.  2011 NL Rookie of the Year Pitcher Craig Kimbrel has 49 saves with a 1.27 ERA and is considered by many the best closer in the NL.

 

The Braves haven’t won a playoff series since 2001 and this team should be considered a threat once the playoffs start.  If the Braves can obtain home field advantage throughout the playoffs and Freeman, Johnson, and Kimbrel show up, the Braves should end their first round drought – and could eventually become World Series Champs.

 

 

Article submitted by Abner Jackson III, Content Writer for STACKS Magazine.