The Atlanta Braves managed just one hit in 23 attempts with runners in scoring position during their NLDS loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, recording the second-lowest batting average with RISP in a postseason series in MLB history. According to OptaSTATS, the Braves went 1-for-23 (.043) in the series, a figure only surpassed by the Dodgers’ 0-for-22 performance in the 1966 World Series.
The Braves dropped the best-of-five series 3-1, after stealing one game on the road but losing the subsequent three at home. Their offensive struggles with runners in scoring position were stark, illustrating why the series slipped away despite having multiple opportunities to drive in runs.
Ronald Acuna Jr. faced heavy boos from the home crowd throughout the series, and the Braves were confronted by strong Dodgers pitching from start to finish. Still, the most damaging stat was their inability to convert when it mattered most. The Braves’ lone hit with RISP came after 23 chances, a drought that drastically limited their scoring.
The Dodgers’ own historical low with RISP came nearly 60 years ago in the World Series, when they failed to record a single hit in 22 attempts. Both teams experienced postseason series where batters failed to connect on a high number of RISP opportunities, but the Braves’ recent performance is among the worst recorded in modern MLB postseason history.
The Braves might have altered the series outcome had they managed to capitalize on even a fraction of those 23 chances. Instead, their lineup’s inability to produce runs with runners on second or third base severely hampered their offense across the four games against the Dodgers.
This performance places the Braves near the bottom of the league’s postseason batting marks. While not the absolute worst ever, it ranks among the most disappointing offensive displays, especially given the stakes of a division series.
The loss ended Atlanta’s playoff run this year, highlighting how critical timely hitting remains in October baseball. The Dodgers advanced past the Braves, aided significantly by their opponent’s struggles in clutch moments at the plate.
Meanwhile, other MLB news includes reports that the Chicago White Sox have no urgency to sign Munetaka Murakami to an extension and that Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski set history with pitches exceeding 104 mph in the playoffs. The New York Yankees may become a fallback option in free agency for pitcher Tarik Skubal, who is also being pursued by the Mets and Dodgers. In another playoff series, Jackson Chourio’s performance helped the Brewers take a 2-0 lead over the Padres.
For the Braves, the 1-for-23 batting line with runners in scoring position remains the defining statistic of their NLDS exit.
According to Yahoo Sports.
