Braves Miss Flight Home from LA, Fall to 0-8 in Historic Skid

LOS ANGELES, CA - The Atlanta Braves are making history—just not the kind they’d hoped for. After getting swept in a three-game series by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Braves dropped to 0-7 in the midst of a brutal losing skid, and their woes only deepened last night. A comedy of errors at LAX led to the team missing their flight home, and to top it all off, they took yet another loss, falling to an MLB-record 0-8 to start the season.

Let’s rewind to the weekend. The Dodgers, as expected, had their way with the Braves in LA, completing a three-game sweep that left Atlanta reeling at 0-7. The Braves’ bats were ice-cold, their pitching was a mess, and the team looked like a shell of the squad that’s been a perennial playoff contender in recent years. But if you thought things couldn’t get worse for Atlanta, buckle up—because this story takes a turn straight out of a sitcom.

After the final out in their 0-7 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday night, the Braves were already down in the dumps. Their next task? Catch a late-night flight out of LAX to head back home. Simple enough, right? Not for this team. According to sources, the first domino to fall was manager Brian Snitker, who many MLB insiders and fans already believed was on his way out the door. Snitker reportedly directed the team bus driver to the wrong terminal at LAX, turning what should’ve been a straightforward trip into a logistical nightmare. By the time the team realized the mistake, they were already behind schedule.

But wait, there’s more! While the team scrambled to get to the right gate, designated hitter Marcell Ozuna decided it was the perfect time to… grab a drink. That’s right—Ozuna got caught up at an airport bar, racking up a tab while his teammates were racing against the clock. The entire team had to leave their gate to go retrieve him, dragging him away from his barstool just as their flight was boarding. “He’s already walked a bunch, guess he couldn’t walk away from that,” a visibly dejected Snitker quipped to reporters afterward, referencing Ozuna’s high OBP to start the season.

The result? The Braves missed their flight and earned another L, falling to 0-8. According to Statfax, this makes Atlanta the first MLB team ever to lose eight games in their first seven—yes, you read that right. It’s an MLB record, but not one you’ll see the Braves celebrating anytime soon.

The team finally made it back to Atlanta, but the damage was done. Fans are understandably frustrated, and the vibes around this Braves squad couldn’t be lower. After a promising run in recent years, including a World Series title in 2021, this 0-8 start has left everyone scratching their heads. The offense, led by stars Marc Olsen and Austin Riley, has been anemic, and the pitching staff hasn’t fared much better. Add in the off-field chaos, and it’s clear this team is in desperate need of a reset.

Thankfully, the Braves and their fans can take a breather today. With an off day on Thursday, Atlanta can’t lose again—simply because they don’t have a game to play. It’s a small mercy for a team that’s already made history for all the wrong reasons. But with a long season ahead, the question remains: can the Braves turn this sinking ship around, or is this 0-8 start a sign of darker days to come? Stay tuned, because if this week is any indication, the drama in Atlanta is far from over.