The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Baltimore Orioles on July 4, 2025, with near-perfect weather comprising high temperatures around 90 degrees and low humidity. This contrasts sharply with July 4, 1985, when the Braves hosted the New York Mets in a rain-delayed, extra-inning game. The Braves struggled in the 1985 season, experiencing a sharp decline after previous successful years. Attendance peaked at nearly 45,000 fans, with the game marking one of the darker periods in team history, eventually leading to a rebuilding phase under Bobby Cox's management.
On July 4, 1985, the Atlanta Braves hosted the New York Mets in a memorable extra-inning game that was interrupted by rain delays, setting a legendary moment in the franchise's history.
Coming off a disappointing season in 1984, the Braves faced challenges in 1985, leading to managerial changes and a difficult stretch before the July 4 matchup.
The Braves attracted nearly 45,000 fans for the holiday game against the Mets, creating an electric atmosphere amidst a season characterized by a struggle for success.
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