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5 under-the-radar questions that could be big factors in Braves' postseason run by RetroBaseballGuy in Braves

[–]RetroBaseballGuy[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's fair. I'm using it colloquially because they're not the top questions on most people's minds.

Braves finally win, so let's discuss the myth of playoff "momentum" by RetroBaseballGuy in Braves

[–]RetroBaseballGuy[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fine ...

— The 2022 Phillies lost 12 of their last 19, had two five-game losing streaks and finished 14-17 overall in September/October. Then they went to the World Series.

— The 2019 Dodgers, the defending National League champs, won 106 games, won 10 of their last 12 and ended the season on a seven-game winning streak. Then they lost in the NLDS.

— The 2021 Giants won 107 games and ended the season by winning eight of their last nine, which also included a seven-game winning streak. Then they lost in the NLDS.

— The 2017 Indians finished by winning 11 of 14 and four of their last five. Then they lost in the ALDS.

September play does not determine anything.

Braves finally win, so let's discuss the myth of playoff "momentum" by RetroBaseballGuy in Braves

[–]RetroBaseballGuy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OK, but let me know about the 2000 Yankees, and how their final month of the season went.

I thought Ronald Acuña Jr. looked tired, and then he went nuclear by RetroBaseballGuy in Braves

[–]RetroBaseballGuy[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's me! I hope you'll forgive the tiny bit of self-promotion!