However , the Braves fell in the NLCS to the Philadelphia Phillies in six games .
The Braves needed a stunning 55 -- 19 finish to edge out the Giants , who led the Braves by nine games in the standings as late as August 11 .
The Braves fell in the NLCS to the Philadelphia Phillies in six games .
The Braves needed a stunning 55 -- 19 finish to edge out the Giants , who led the Braves by nine games in the standings as late as August 11 .