Even if they lose, the Braves will have two more chances, both at home. I like the 3-1. I like Maddux. And I like the way our guys swung the bats tonight. But the Braves, whose postseason history is filled with failure, are not ready to celebrate.
History is on their side, sort of.
The Braves, who last won the Series in 1957 while in Milwaukee, blew a 3-1 lead to the New York Yankees in the 1958 Series. But there are 26 other teams that wish they were playing tomorrow. We'll show up. After sixth-inning homers by Ryan Klesko and Albert Belle left it tied at 1, the Braves broke it open with three runs in the seventh. By then Avery was gone, with a win.