Claim: In the 1983 Atlanta Braves season, LA (with season standing of W91 - L71) 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.