Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8) celebrates with designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) and second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after a walk-off single against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park. Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Atlanta Braves Make History By Extending Bizarre Streak of Close Games

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Sam Connon | Last updated May 13, 2025 7:00 AM ET

Atlanta Braves fans might have to get their blood pressure checked after what's gone down over the past week.

Despite leading the Washington Nationals 3-1 in the top of the ninth inning on Monday night, the Braves suffered a blown save from Raisel Iglesias. It took a walk-off single from Alex Verdugo for Atlanta to pull out the 4-3 win.

The Braves have now alternated between one-run wins and one-run losses for seven games in a row dating back to May 6. According to OptaSTATS, that is the longest streak by any team in MLB history.

The @Braves have alternated one-run losses and one-run wins in seven straight games.

That is the longest such streak by any team in MLB history. pic.twitter.com/ZXKmiILphp
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 13, 2025

The Braves have secured three walk-off wins and one walk-off loss during the ongoing stretch. Three of their four wins since last Tuesday have come in extra innings as well.

During the up-and-down stretch of close contests, Atlanta has done from 6.0 games back to 6.5 games back in the NL East. The club is now sitting at 20-21 on the season with a -1 run differential.

The Braves and Nationals will face off against Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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