Braves' Bullpen Woes Deepen After Historic Collapse

The Atlanta Braves suffered a historic collapse, losing an 11-10 game to the Arizona Diamondbacks after blowing a six-run lead in the ninth inning, completing a series sweep. Hall of Famer Tom Glavine described the loss as 'rock bottom' for the Braves, now on a four-game losing streak with a 27-34 record and trailing significantly in the NL East. The bullpen remains a major concern, highlighted by closer Raisel Iglesias's struggles and the team's brief reunion and immediate designation for assignment of veteran Craig Kimbrel. The offense is underperforming despite a talented roster, while starting pitching is one of the team's few strengths. Analysts note that with over 100 games left, a turnaround is still possible, but Atlanta risks breaking its seven-year playoff streak and may become sellers at the trade deadline if performance does not improve. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have returned to a .500 record with four consecutive wins.