rallied to win 7–6, and their lead was three games over the Braves. Atlanta trailed by as much as games (September 23) following an 11–2 blowout at the hands of the Dodgers. The Braves were 82–70 at this point and were 11–24 since Watson's dramatic home run in August. Atlanta beat the Dodgers the next two games 3–2 and 7–1 to cut their deficit to games. After splitting a two-game series with San Francisco, the Braves won two of three from the Houston Astros, and, with three games left in the season, the Braves were three games out. Atlanta lost to the San Diego Padres 3–2 on Friday night to fall four games out, eliminated from the playoffs. The Braves finished three games behind the Dodgers. It was a season of extreme excitement followed by profound disappointment. Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions June 6, 1983: Jay Buhner was drafted by the Braves in the 9th round of the 1983 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign. July 10, 1983: Paul Assenmacher was signed as an amateur free agent by the Braves. August 28, 1983: Braves traded Brett Butler, Brook Jacoby, and Rick Behenna to the Cleveland Indians for Len Barker. Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Farm system Notes References 1983 Atlanta Braves season at Baseball Reference Atlanta Braves seasons Atlanta Braves Season, 1983 Atlanta