Atlanta Braves Off on Thursday, Still Gain Half Game on Rockies

This article has been published on the My Team Rival's Blog, "Tomahawk Talk."   The Braves finished a sweep of the New York Mets Wednesday evening ending the night only four games behind the NL Wild-Card leader, Colorado Rockies.  Thursday was an off night for Bobby Cox and his Atlanta Braves, but late Thursday night, they gained another half game as the Padres took care of the Rockies. Ten games will decide the Brave's hopes for a playoff berth.  While the Colorado Rockies control their own destiny with a still significant lead in the wild-card race, the Braves sure could help their chances by winning out.  Call me crazy, but the way the Braves have played recently...I wouldn't rule out such a thing. The Braves will end the season with three games against the slumping Marlins and seven games against the league's worst team, the Washington Nationals.  This would be a definite advantage for the Braves.  The Braves just need to f...