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Comparing best Star Wars movies with Atlanta Braves seasons

By Jake Mastroianni

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 03: Darth Vader pretends to put a choking spell on Homer the Brave during Star Wars Night festivities before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on July 3, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JULY 03: Darth Vader pretends to put a choking spell on Homer the Brave during Star Wars Night festivities before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on July 3, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) /
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Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves speaks with Ozzie Albies #1. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves speaks with Ozzie Albies #1. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

5. Return of the Jedi – 2018

I personally have a love-hate relationship with Return of the Jedi. While you certainly have to get excited about Luke Skywalker defeating Darth Vader and the Emporer, it’s hard to get over those stupid Ewoks.

But this title and season are pretty obvious. After four straight years of missing the playoffs, the Atlanta Braves returned to the postseason after surprising everyone by winning the NL East.

Not only did the Braves return, but they did so with the emergence of two young Jedi Knights in Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies.

I mean, Ozzie even had a bobblehead comparing him to the great Lando Calrissian.

And Ronald is clearly the Luke Skywalker of this story breaking through his training to win the Rookie of the Year award and helping his team win the division taking down the mighty Sith (Washington Nationals).

I guess you could make Freddie Freeman the Han Solo for this comparison as he’s always there when you need him.

And even though I already told you about my disdain for the Ewoks, Charlie Culberson seems like the perfect loving bear that comes up with the big hit to get you out of a jam.

Anibal Sanchez feels like the Obi-Wan Kanobi for this season as he implored his wisdom on the young pitching staff around him to elevate their game.

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