In the 1983 Atlanta Braves season, LA won the opener 1-4 to Pascual Perez, and their lead over the Braves was a mere half-game; then LA, however, dipped down to be defeated by the Braves twice.
LA lost the opener 41 to Pascual Perez and their lead over the Braves was a mere half game. 
LA however bounced back to defeat the Braves twice, 115 and 42, expanding their lead over the Braves to 2 2 games. 
