Braves Lose Sixth Straight, Fall Further Behind NL East Race

The Atlanta Braves are currently struggling with a six-game losing streak marked by narrow defeats and late-game collapses, including multiple walk-off losses to the San Francisco Giants. Pitching has been a particular concern, with starter Spencer Strider still recovering from injury and posting a high ERA, while closer Raisel Iglesias has lost his primary role amid performance issues. The team has experimented with other late-inning relievers like Craig Kimbrel and Pierce Johnson, but the results have been inconsistent, contributing to the string of close losses. Despite some offensive sparks, notably homers from Ronald Acuña Jr. and others, the Braves have repeatedly faltered in crucial moments, squandering leads and opportunities to score. Manager Brian Snitker has indicated a willingness to mix relievers strategically to find effective late-game matchups. Overall, the Braves appear to be in a difficult stretch, prompting some calls to consider selling off assets to rebuild for the future.