Through 21 games this season, the Washington Nationals are a stellar 14-7, are first in the National League with a 2.34ERA, and have the best fielding percentage in all of baseball. The only caveat on their success thus far is the poor level of competition that they have been pitted against.
So far in the young season, the Nats have faced the Braves, Marlins, Phillies, and Twins. Among those teams, the Phillies currently sport the best record at a meager 12-10. Each of them rank in the bottom seven in the majors in runs scored, and Miami is really the only team with a legitimate chance at making the postseason.