Claim: In the 1983 Atlanta Braves season, LA won the opener 1-4 to Pascual Perez, and their lead over the Braves was a mere half-game; then LA, however, dipped down to be defeated by the Braves twice.
Evidence: LA lost the opener 4–1 to Pascual Perez and their lead over the Braves was a mere half game. 
LA however bounced back to defeat the Braves twice, 11–5 and 4–2, expanding their lead over the Braves to ​2 ⁄2 games.