Schadenfreude

The Mets may have been mediocre this year, but at least the Braves have lost ignominiously once again in the divisional playoffs against Houston.

The Braves took a 6-1 lead into the eighth inning behind Tim Hudson, who was working on only three days' rest, but ended up with a 7-6 loss in 18 innings and their fourth straight first-round exit.

Series over. The Braves go home for the winter. Rah!