lose again), this weekend will not have gone any more perfectly for the Braves than it could have gone.

Not only will they have earned a WC spot, a feat that looked dire just two games ago, but they will have successfully saved Chris Sale for the WC round. On top of that, both Spencer Schwellenbach and Max Fried will also be available for the WC round.

I don't want to jinx it, but I thought the Braves were going to need both Monday games to claim a WC spot. At this point, it's looking like they'll choose to not even show up for those games. If MLB does force the Braves to show up (for the Mets and D'backs' sakes), they'll be starting a minor league arm backed up by as many subs as is allowed.


Just insane the difference two games has made.