Braves drop game with historic ninth-inning meltdown; Diamondbacks secure series sweep

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Most 2025 preseason MLB rankings had the Atlanta Braves slotted somewhere in the top 5. 

Many baseball analysts cited the talent the Braves had on their roster entering the season.

So far, though, the team's 2025 campaign has been a disappointment. Atlanta entered Thursday's matinée affair against the Arizona Diamondbacks on a three-game losing streak.

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Scott Blewett of the Atlanta Braves reacts in the dugout after a 11-10 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park June 5, 2025. in Atlanta. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The Braves built a 6-0 lead in the early innings, but the D-Backs plated seven runs in the ninth to complete the comeback. The 11-10 victory also secured a series sweep for Arizona and pushed Atlanta's losing streak to four games.

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Atlanta has now dropped 11 of 14 games.

Relief pitcher Scott Blewett gave up five runs, four of which he surrendered in the final inning. Braves closer Raisel Iglesias entered in the ninth with one out and gave up three earned runs. Iglesias was the losing pitcher, while Kendall Graveman earned the win for the D-Backs.

Baseball Hall of Famer and Braves analyst Tom Glavine weighed in on the team's collapse. 

"If you were looking for a rock bottom, this might be it," the former Braves pitcher said Thursday.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte celebrates his solo homer against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Atlanta.  (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

While some key players such as pitcher Max